Lucid Dreaming

Lucid Dream

REM - Rapid Eye Movement

state of light sleep during which dreams occur

begins ~30 min after one falls asleep

REM Cycle

lucid dream – any dream in which the dreamer is aware that he/she is dreaming

Classifications

D.I.L.D. - Dream-Induced Lucid Dream

M.I.L.D. - Mnemonic-Induced Lucid Dream

W.I.L.D. - Wake-Induced Lucid Dream

M.I.L.D. Techniques:Dream Recall

alarm clock method

dream journal

written or verbal keep next to bed record as soon as you wake up

set alarm 2-3 hours before usual time snooze interval of 30 minutes beware of dream superimposition

M.I.L.D. Techniques:Dream Recognition

repetition of a specific action draw a letter on your hand check your watch ask yourself, “am i dreaming?”

common sense test reading test memory test mirror test self observation test

reality checks

lie in a comfortable position

close eyes

deep, long breaths

relax body

clear mind

W.I.L.D. Techniques:Relaxation

Sleep Paralysis

body disabled during sleep hallucinations

wiggle fingers and toes

W.I.L.D. Techniques:Hypnagogic State

W.I.L.D. Techniques:Creating Dream Space

visualize scene

remind yourself that you are dreaming