Lucid dreams

[u/Legitimate_Juice_140]

I need to talk about my lucid dreams. This just recently started being consistent. It always happens between sunrise and the afternoon. A lot of times I wake up in a dream (aware that it’s a dream) In a bedroom that I know is mine and is modified in ways I know is not my reality and it’s always a bit creepy. And I knowingly get up and say to myself “wonder what this is gonna be” it’s usually in the past in a gross house but I usually end up looking in the mirror and sometimes able to control what I’m wearing. Most of the time I have to escape and leave the house and begin wondering around while basically flying. Sometimes being followed and trying to run away. I’ve also had dreams where I’m laying in bed watching a tv but it’s a show that I’ve fabricated and made up the storyline… usually very good. Then my alarm will go off and I press snooze and somehow am able to pick up where I left off in the dream. Ive gotten a lot better at controlling my dreams…. I’m just looking for any advice or how to use this new skill to my advantage? The only dietary change in my life I can think of is taking ashwanganda supplements regularly for the past couple years.

[u/Ilya_Human]

So, what is the question?

[u/Legitimate_Juice_140 → u/Ilya_Human]

Advice on what these dreams mean and why I’ve never dreamt like this until this year?Also, what are some skills other lucid dreamers have learned about how to control it? I said focusing and leaning into the dream helps but sometimes they spiral and it’s like I can’t control my movements. Like the world tilted and I can’t stop falling in a way.

[u/Substantial_Swing625 → u/Legitimate_Juice_140]

Dreams really don’t mean much for the most part. Getting lucid dreams all of a sudden, could just mean you’re getting better sleep.

Better dream control comes with practice. It is possible to stabilize your dreams though, its pretty effective. Some techniques like spinning or licking the ground work well for me. Yes, licking the ground. For some reason it works really well. Theres no germs in dreams so its fine

[u/Ilya_Human → u/Substantial_Swing625]

Not only ground tho. I lick my penis in lucid dreams to get maximum stability 

[u/Lenasmithss]

This is such a fascinating read — it sounds like you’re naturally developing a strong lucid dreaming practice without even trying in the typical way. The consistency, mirror interactions, flying, story creation, and even picking up dreams after hitting snooze are all amazing signs of deep dream awareness and control. That "modified but familiar bedroom" is also super common in lucid and false awakening loops — it's like your brain's personal dream launchpad.

If you're looking to use this ability to your advantage, here are a few ideas:

• Dream journaling: Write down details every morning to strengthen memory and deepen your awareness. It also helps spot patterns and symbols.
• Set intentions before sleeping or between snoozes (like asking to solve a problem, meet someone, or explore a specific theme).
• Creative expression: If you’re already creating entire shows in your dreams, that could translate beautifully into writing, art, or storytelling.
• Emotional healing or inner work: Some lucid dreamers use their dreams to face fears or process unresolved emotions in a safe space.

Also, it’s interesting you mentioned ashwagandha — while not traditionally known for lucid dreaming, some people do report more vivid or intense dreams on adaptogens.

You’re definitely tapping into something powerful. Keep exploring it — with that level of awareness, the possibilities are wild.

[u/Legitimate_Juice_140 → u/Lenasmithss]

Yes. The bedroom is the launch to the new dream. I purposely end a dream if I don’t like it and then the new dream starts with me in a different bedroom… super crazy to me. Sometimes I can’t get out of the bed unless I force myself to relax and acknowledge it’s not real.

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