(Lucid dreaming is when you're in a dream but you know you're dreaming and you control what you do).
I've looked it up and I've even seen a TV special on it but I can't seem to figure it out. I also bought The Little Black Book of Dreams, from Barnes & Noble and it kind of helps and has a bunch of interesting facts.
But I was wondering if anyone has something that has really worked for them? What helps you remember a dream, and how do you dream lucidly?
Also, does anyone know if there are any negative effects to trying to remember dreams or dream lucidly? (That might sound silly, but tell me anything you know, please).
2007-06-24 10:42:39 · 18 answers · asked by dmvs62442 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I know there are several scientifically tested techniques out there (though I have tried none personally). Although you may have already looked I believe the article wikipedia has may be of some assistance, as well as the 'further reading' it suggests. I will also link you to several sources of techniques that may or may not work for you. Unless I am mistaken, there are no negative affects to lucid dreaming. It is thought to be a rewarding experience, even if your dream is a nightmare (it makes you feel better about it eventually). Hope the links help!
2007-06-24 10:51:20 · answer #1 · answered by Aurora Storm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how to do it lucidly, but occasionally I do. Also I had big trouble remembering dreams for a long time. I just tried to think of dreaming while falling asleep and that worked.
2007-06-24 10:45:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can tell you what worked for me.
100 mg B-6 taken 15 min before bed. ALong with
2 mg Valerian Root. Along with
6 mg Melatonin.
Whew. The B-6 has the effect of making you very awake mentally and the melatonin and valerian root put you to sleep PHYSICALLY, so the effect really simplifies the process of obtaining lucidity and prolonging it once lucid.
By the way, all three of those ingredients can be found at any walgreens and most dollar stores. FYI
Happy dream weaving!
2007-06-25 05:59:10 · answer #3 · answered by skyshimas 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ive only had 1 lucid dream, and it wasnt all that fun. I was in a pirate ship, and I knew I was dreaming, but It was in a nightmare. I tried to get out and wake up, but when I tried, I would rise above the dream area into a white plain, before falling back down onto the ship. It was weird and I have no idea how I did it. that was years ago and its never happened again.
2007-06-24 10:46:12 · answer #4 · answered by Parker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been a fan of lucid dreaming for close to a year. I've even been able to influence a couple of dreams. But I stopped because I haven't been able to find out if it's healthy or not. I suspect it isn't too healthy, because dreams are the expression of our subconscious. By changing the dream, we're imprisoning the message even deeper down in our subconscious. We dream for a reason. I've stopped doing lucid dreaming and now I just let my dreams take their natural course.
2007-06-24 10:47:10 · answer #5 · answered by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way I can remember my dreams is if I tell someone in the morning about them. My roomate and I always share our weird dreams and get a good laugh about how real they feel! As for lucid dreaming, it's only happened to me a couple times and I just tell myself its a dream and that its not real so I can do whatever I want...haha. Hope that helps!
2007-06-24 10:46:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People usually dream about things that went on during their day. You can try to influence your dreams by thinking about something and making it into a concern, but I have not found that it works all the time. I think it could only be harmful if you think about bad things. But, chances are your concerns of the day will affect your dreams. If you can remove all anxiety, you might have a chance. Good luck.
2007-06-24 10:48:30 · answer #7 · answered by cavassi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what lucid dreaming is, but I have dreams where I know I am dreaming, but it REALLY seems like I am awake. Scary things happen, I can hear real sounds in my house, but I am paralyzed and can't seem to wake myself up. This terrifies me. If that is lucid dreaming, you don't want it! :)
2007-06-24 10:45:59 · answer #8 · answered by thrash 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read jung and gestalt dream interpretation. you will find something on the net for sure. try keeping a journal and staying in touch with your thoughts and feelings in an observatory manner before going to sleep. waking up at the same time each moring and jotting down what you just dreamt helps issue a sens e of control in the dream world
again...Jung will help you on this best
2007-06-24 11:09:52 · answer #9 · answered by Zen-Psycholgy Guy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A awesome book am reading is called psychic dreamwalking its really good and can also help you. But through out the day to your self say am I dreaming? Then youwill also say this in a dream and then you will notice that you are really dreaming and then the fun starts.
2007-06-24 10:47:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋