LUCID DREAMING
Lucid Dreaming
A dream in which the dreamer is aware that they are dreaming and may have some control over the dream.
Dream Journal
A journal used to record dreams upon waking, which can help the dreamer become more familiar with their dream patterns and recognize when they are dreaming.
Reality Check
A technique used to determine whether one is dreaming or awake, usually involving checking for inconsistencies or impossible events.
False Awakening
A dream in which the dreamer believes they have woken up, but are still dreaming.
Hypnagogia
The transitional state between wakefulness and sleep, often accompanied by vivid hallucinations and sensations.
Hypnopompic
The transitional state between sleep and wakefulness, often accompanied by vivid sensations and images.
Dream Sign
A recurring element or situation in a dream that can serve as a trigger for realizing one is dreaming.
Wake Initiated Lucid Dream
A lucid dream that begins by transitioning directly from wakefulness into a dream state.
Dream Induced Lucid Dream
A lucid dream that begins as a normal dream, with the dreamer becoming lucid at some point during the dream.
Mnemonic Induction of Lucid Dreams
A technique for inducing lucid dreams that involves setting an intention to remember that one is dreaming before falling asleep.
Wake Back to Bed
A technique for inducing lucid dreams that involves waking up after a period of sleep and then going back to bed after a short period of wakefulness.
Cycle Adjustment Technique
A technique for inducing lucid dreams that involves adjusting one's sleep schedule to increase the chances of entering REM sleep during a specific window of time.
Galantamine
A supplement that can increase the chances of experiencing lucid dreams, often used in combination with other techniques.
Lucid Dreaming Induction Device
A device that can detect REM sleep and deliver a stimulus, such as a light or sound, to trigger lucidity.
Sleep Paralysis
A temporary inability to move or speak that can occur upon waking or falling asleep, often accompanied by vivid hallucinations and sensations.
