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Posted by Kreedi on November 4, 2005, at 19:56:49
I've been having dreams (and nightmares) in which I'm aware I'm dreaming. This is not something I've tried to induce but has happened involuntarily quite a lot recently. Could this be meds related, or meds+alcohol induced? I'd like to hear about people's experiences with this disconcerting "lucid dreaming."
Kreedi
Posted by zeugma on November 4, 2005, at 20:12:57
In reply to So-called lucid dreaming, posted by Kreedi on November 4, 2005, at 19:56:49
> I've been having dreams (and nightmares) in which I'm aware I'm dreaming. This is not something I've tried to induce but has happened involuntarily quite a lot recently. Could this be meds related, or meds+alcohol induced? I'd like to hear about people's experiences with this disconcerting "lucid dreaming."
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> Kreedihi Kreedi
disconcerting? in what way? Does it interrupt your sleep? Which meds do you think are possibly inducing it?
-z
Posted by Phillipa on November 4, 2005, at 21:45:18
In reply to Re: So-called lucid dreaming » Kreedi, posted by zeugma on November 4, 2005, at 20:12:57
Dreaming is caused a lot by stress and trying to figure things out. Last night I dreamed My husband's deceased Mother spoke to me and said we had to talk. That I was lonely. And I am. Do you believe in messagss from the dead? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Iansf on November 5, 2005, at 19:19:20
In reply to So-called lucid dreaming, posted by Kreedi on November 4, 2005, at 19:56:49
> I've been having dreams (and nightmares) in which I'm aware I'm dreaming. This is not something I've tried to induce but has happened involuntarily quite a lot recently. Could this be meds related, or meds+alcohol induced? I'd like to hear about people's experiences with this disconcerting "lucid dreaming."
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> Kreedi
Lucid dreaming definitely exists, and some people strive to attain it. There are numerous programs and techniques to teach people how to do it. But it happens to most people on occasion - and for some people it happens quite often, even without trying to make it happen. In itself it's not something be concerend about. But if the content of the dreams is distressing or nightmarish, then you might want to find something that puts you into deeper sleep and keeps you there.The people who consider lucid dreaming beneficial recommend you learn to control the dream while you're awake in it, then direct it the way you'd like it to go. If you'd like to try this, you can find all kinds of information on lucid dreaming on the net. If you wouldn't care to try it and the content of the dreams isn't upsetting, there's no need to worry. The lucid dreams aren't harming you. Just let them happen. It may seem weird at first, but gradually you'll get used to it.
Posted by fuchsia on November 6, 2005, at 0:55:57
In reply to So-called lucid dreaming, posted by Kreedi on November 4, 2005, at 19:56:49
> I've been having dreams (and nightmares) in which I'm aware I'm dreaming. This is not something I've tried to induce but has happened involuntarily quite a lot recently. Could this be meds related, or meds+alcohol induced?
Yes. What are you taking?
I love lucid dreaming but haven't had it for ages.
I found it happened when I had to take codeine during the night.
Posted by xbunny on November 6, 2005, at 9:45:39
In reply to So-called lucid dreaming, posted by Kreedi on November 4, 2005, at 19:56:49
>I'd like to hear about people's experiences with this disconcerting "lucid dreaming."
Its extremely rare that I have a dream that is not lucid, however I find dream control generally unrewarding. Therefore usually despite lucidity I try to let the dream unfold naturally anyways. I wouldnt put this experience down to meds, as early as I can remember I have been a lucid dreamer certainly long before I had ever heard the term 'lucid dream'. I do wonder though if my lucid dreaming does relate to a facet of my mental illness. I am always questioning and am hypervigalent to the the validity of my mental and sensory experience whilst awake so it seems natural I would do it whilst dreaming also.
Best regards Bunny
Posted by fuchsia on November 6, 2005, at 16:42:35
In reply to Re: So-called lucid dreaming, posted by xbunny on November 6, 2005, at 9:45:39
I meant to say I got the lucid dreaming much more when taking the codeine (only very infrequently without).
I think increased dopamine levels may make them more likely.
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