Ngl, it's when you know you're dreaming while you're still in the dream. You can control stuff, fly around, do whatever tf you want. Pretty damn cool.
Reality Checks: Keep asking yourself "am I dreaming?" throughout the day. Check clocks, read text twice, try pushing your finger through your palm. Your brain will do this in dreams too.
Dream Journal: Write down your dreams right when you wake up. This helps you remember dreams better and spot patterns.
MILD Technique: Before sleeping, tell yourself "I'll realize I'm dreaming". Visualize yourself becoming lucid in a recent dream.
WBTB Method: Wake up after 5-6 hours, stay awake for 20-30 mins, then go back to sleep. Your REM sleep is deeper = better chance of lucid dreams.
Research shows lucid dreaming happens during REM sleep when your prefrontal cortex (the part that's usually offline during dreams) lights up. About 55% of people have experienced it at least once. Regular practice can increase frequency from monthly to weekly or even nightly.
Stay consistent with reality checks. Get enough sleep (7-9 hours). Avoid screens before bed. Some people use supplements like galantamine but consult a doc first. Most importantly, be patient - it takes time but it's worth it af.
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