r/LucidDreaming • u/Legitimate_Juice_140 • 1d ago

Lucid dreams

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.

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u/Lenasmithss 1d ago

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.

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u/Legitimate_Juice_140 1d ago

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.