Is this normal?

[skippy]

I'm new to this site, having only just discovered the concept of lucid dreaming. I've had a certain amount of control over many of my dreams since childhood, but just thought I was unusual! It's nice to know it has a name and there's so much info about on how to develop lucid dreaming. I'm keen to start a dream journal but my question is this: I sleep very deeply and don't wake at all in the night. I often wake laying in exactly the same position that I fell asleep in, and need 3 alarm clocks to wake me in the morning! Does anyone else experience this, is it normal? I usually remember at least one dream a night (most likely the last one before I wake up) but having read the wesite section on stages of sleep, I've realised I'm missing out on a lot. Any ideas on how to train myself to wake more frequently would be greatly appreciated (being hit over the head with a frying pan is not an option!)

[nesgirl119]

Originally posted by skippy I'm new to this site, having only just discovered the concept of lucid dreaming. I've had a certain amount of control over many of my dreams since childhood, but just thought I was unusual! It's nice to know it has a name and there's so much info about on how to develop lucid dreaming. * I'm keen to start a dream journal but my question is this: I sleep very deeply and don't wake at all in the night. I often wake laying in exactly the same position that I fell asleep in, and need 3 alarm clocks to wake me in the morning! Does anyone else experience this, is it normal? I usually remember at least one dream a night (most likely the last one before I wake up) but having read the wesite section on stages of sleep, I've realised I'm missing out on a lot. Any ideas on how to train myself to wake more frequently would be greatly appreciated (being hit over the head with a frying pan is not an option!) Hey there and welcome to the forum!! Nice that you are a natural. If you really are having that much trouble, maybe you should develop a sleep routine, and go to bed/wake up at a particular time, no matter what. If you say you have control over your Lucids, you might try to wake up yourself from them...b/c it is possible, though it could take some practice!!

[skippy]

Thanks for the welcome and advice - I'll try waking myself up. I've not attempted it previously but I'll certainly keep you updated!

[nesgirl119]

Originally posted by skippy Thanks for the welcome and advice - I'll try waking myself up. I've not attempted it previously but I'll certainly keep you updated! Good luck!! And if you have any other questions, feel free to ask!

[Amethyst Star]

Adding to what nesgirl said about getting yourself in a normal sleep schedule, once you do that, your internal clock may become predictable and you may find yourself consistently waking up around the same times every morning. Building on that, I think it could help with you being a heavy sleeper, because if you can get into a normal routine, it's possible to just tell yourself, "I will wake up at such and such a time," and you will without the aid of an alarm clock. ... granted all of this is coming from a light sleeper. Anyway, I hope this was helpful in some way. Let us know if you have any more questions. -Amé