Hello and an "Almost Dreaming"Experience

[Stupidity]

Hey, I just recently joined the ranks of dreamers and have started working on my dream recall. Last night I had a strange experience where I couldn't get into a deep sleep and instead of dreaming I went into a strange state where I was semi awake and watching short scenes from the third person. This went on for hours and wasn't very restful. What what was that and how can I avoid it happening again?

[Luminous]

Hi, and welcome to DV! Sounds like you experienced hypnagogic imagery, which we often refer to as HI on this forum. It can happen sometimes like that when you are unable to fall properly asleep. It might be easier to fall properly asleep if you get out of bed for a little while and then try to go back to sleep. I know that has helped me when I end up in that state.

[Clairity]

Stupidity, I'm glad you decided to join us! Luminous answered your questions so I'll just provide my usual "forum" information. You might want to review the Newbie Zone Guide for helpful information about this site: http://www.dreamviews.com/community/...ad.php?t=36723 You might also want to check out the Tutorials forum which contains information on the various lucid dreaming techniques and other helpful stuff: http://www.dreamviews.com/community/...splay.php?f=25 If you should have any additional questions, please ask and we'll do our best to get you answers. Welcome to Dream Views!

[DreamingGod]

Stupidity As said above you probably experienced hypnagogic Imagery.

[Moonbeam]

to DreamViews, Stupidity! HI can be an entrance into a lucid dream. Maybe when you have more experience, it will not be annoying, but actually be useful to you. Good luck!

[Stupidity]

Thanks everyone for welcoming me and the info I bow down too your dreaming knowledge I hope I can use this in the future too induce lucid dreaming

[Wavefunction]

Welcome to Dreamviews! Luminous answered your question as well as I could have, but feel free to ask if you have any more.