It’s not about a dream you don’t dare to dream, but a dream where you know you’re dreaming… Yes, we’re talking about a special type of dream called a Lucid Dream. Some people might be confused by the English term, but to put it simply, a lucid dream is when you are aware that you are dreaming. If you’ve ever had this kind of dream, you’ll likely be able to picture what it’s like. Some even compare it to the movie Inception, where people can control their dreams with practice.
However, not everyone experiences lucid dreams. This phenomenon typically begins with people who often remember their dreams vividly, and once it happens, it’s likely to occur again in the future. Lucid dreams usually occur during the deepest stages of sleep, and most of the time, people don’t realize they’re dreaming at the beginning. It’s often in the middle or toward the end of the dream that they become aware. Many people who have experienced lucid dreams may also encounter the phenomenon of “false awakenings,” where they know they are dreaming but, when they “wake up,” they are still inside another dream.
So, in this article, Slip to Sleep will share ways to help wake yourself up from a lucid dream. If you ever find yourself in a lucid dream, here’s what you can do to wake up.
1. Shout for Help
Even though you aren’t actually shouting in real life, you can shout within the dream. Go ahead and do it! Shouting or pretending to shout in a dream is a way to alert your brain. If you manage to do it, you’ll definitely wake yourself up from the dream.
2. Blink
Blinking frequently in the dream can help your mind prepare to wake up. It’s a way of signaling your body that you’re ready to wake up.
3. Try falling asleep in the dream
Yes, you read that right! If you realize you’re dreaming, try to fall asleep again within that dream. Doing so will often cause you to wake up in real life. Don’t believe it? Give it a try!
4. Find Something to Read in the Dream
Try reading signs or letters that you see in the dream. This action can wake up parts of your brain that aren’t in deep sleep, helping to bring you back to reality.
Interesting, right? If you ever find yourself experiencing a lucid dream, don’t forget to try out these methods! In the next article, Slip to Sleep: About Dreaming will delve deeper into how to practice controlling lucid dreams. Stay tuned to find out more!
