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Can you get stuck in a dream?
Questioner:Benjamin Anderson 2018-04-06 10:01:35
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Charlotte Perez——Studied at the University of Johannesburg, Lives in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Hello, I'm an expert in the field of psychology with a focus on sleep and dreams. It's a common question whether one can get stuck in a dream. The phenomenon you might be referring to is known as a lucid dream, where the dreamer is aware that they are dreaming and can sometimes control the dream's narrative. However, getting "stuck" in the sense of being unable to wake up is not a recognized psychological condition. While it's true that some people may experience vivid dreams or nightmares that can feel very real and intense, these are temporary states that the brain cycles through during sleep.
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Gabriel Martin——Works at the International Organization for Migration, Lives in Geneva, Switzerland.
Just open and shut your
dream eyes firmly while saying "WAKE UP!"
You can use the same moment of clarity to transform your nightmare into a guided
dream. While it is possible to become engrossed in a lucid nightmare or false awakening, this is not the same as being trapped in a
dream forever.
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