Thread: can i die from lucid dreaming?

Well, actually, it is possible for your body to break REM atonia while Lucid Dreaming (Just like it can happen in a normal dream. i.e. sleepwalking)
If you go to fly out your window in your dream, and your real body imitates this, then you could die.

But that is the same amount of risk as normal dreaming. In fact, I would say less risk, because when lucid, you have more of a chance of realising your real body is moving (This happened to me once). Which means you are able to stop your body from moving.


But I suppose that isn't really the question.
Basically, you cannot die because of lucid dreaming, But you can die while lucid dreaming. And dying while lucid dreaming isn't a big risk at all, really. the risk is negligible.

It is totally safe. ucid dreaming is no more dangerous than regular dreaming, which happens every night whether you want it or not.

There is no escaping dreams

Originally Posted by Robot_Butler

It is totally safe. ucid dreaming is no more dangerous than regular dreaming, which happens every night whether you want it or not.

But what about lucid dreaming!

Originally Posted by slash112

Well, actually, it is possible for your body to break REM atonia while Lucid Dreaming (Just like it can happen in a normal dream. i.e. sleepwalking)
If you go to fly out your window in your dream, and your real body imitates this, then you could die.

If I'm not mistaken, sleepwalking is somewhat of a rare condition and it's genetic or something along those lines, so, if you haven't sleepwalked yet at night, then you aren't likely a sleepwalker