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Dream Interpretation/Questions Answered by Expert Russell
| Subject | Date Asked |
| lucid dreaming | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: How do you lucid dream specifically? A: Their are dozens of techniques you can use to encourage lucid dreaming. My favorite is reality ... | |
| My lucid dreams | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: My name is Michele. I've been having weird lucid dreams. I don't why they are happening to me. Last ... A: I would first like to apologize for answering your question a little late. Even though you are ... | |
| Lucid Dreams | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: I am hoping you can help me about this dream I feel is a lucid dream or it may not be. I am having ... A: From your description, it sounds like a lucid dream and a false awakening. Here is a technique you ... | |
| Feeling Real Pain In a Dream | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: I had a dream last night that I was burning to death in a fire, and what I don't quite understand is ... A: Their are several reasons why physical pain is fully capable of crossing the border between waking ... | |
| Lucid Dreaming | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: I've always been able to manipulate my dreams, I thought everyone else could as well but apparently ... A: That's a lot of lucid dreams and not many people can do it every other night. Some people just have ... | |
| Every Time I Start to Lucid Dream I Wake Up | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: I had a question about the importance of lucid dreaming,and what it means to have or not have the ... A: I would be happy to answer all your questions about lucid dreaming. You go use lucid dreaming for ... | |
| lucid dreams | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: hi my name is matthew jones and i would like to know how to have "lucid dreams" what do i need to do ... A: Their are dozens of techniques you can use to encourage lucid dreaming. My favorite is reality ... | |
| Dream Characters - Involuntary Transformation | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: Greetings, I've read that in a lucid dream (and normal dreams), dream characters have a tendency to ... A: This is a very interesting question. I never had a problem with my dream characters transforming in ... | |
| Lucid Dream | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I was in a lucid dream state where I thought I was controlling the circumstances, but it had an ... A: Even though you may be lucid and in full control, you may not be able to control the entire dream or ... | |
| Dream or not !! | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I think Lucid dreams is exactly my situation my name is Mourad I am a 27 year old Male. I have a ... A: You are experiencing sleep paralysis. common systems of sleep paralysis are: not being able to ... | |
| panic false awakenings | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: in alot of my dreams from when young if i want to wake from a nightmare what ever was chasing or ... A: Here is the W.I.L.D. Technique. 1. Fall asleep for 5-6 hours before attempting. You should also ... | |
| It ruins my whole day! | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: Good day, If I had the power and control to make me stop dreaming, I would do that right now! I'm ... A: Their is no way to stop yourself from dreaming because everyone dreams when they go to sleep, even ... | |
| Lucid dreamer | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: I recently read your profile and it's the first time I understood what a lucid dream is. I wasn't ... A: All you have to do is think about what you want to happen in your dream. You can ether think about ... | |
| lucid dream? | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: I am very concerned wheather I had a lucid dream or if its just a dream i should just leave it ... A: sorry about the late reply to your answer. Weather dreams have any meaning at all is up to debate. ... | |
| Dream within a dream..same situation | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I don't know why why i'm having these kinds of dreams. It's happened at least four or five times in ... A: Well, from your description it sounds like you are having several false awakenings within a dream. ... | |
| First lucid dream? | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I think I had my first lucid dream two nights ago and it was a bit of a surprise since I haven't ... A: I would be glad to answer your questions today. Its up to you whether you would like to try to have ... | |
| my ex boyfriend | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: My ex and i broke up almost a year ago. I still have strong feelings for him and want to be with him ... A: I wasn't sure if this was a question or you just wanted some input on your lucid dream. It sounds ... | |
| Lucid nightmares | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: Over the past year I have had around 4-5 very weird and scary lucid nightmares. This are different ... A: I would be happy to help you to the best of my ability. I have experienced what you are talking ... | |
| Paralysis sleep | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: Several times I have woke up (I know I am awake) and been unable to move. Unable to open my eyes, ... A: You are experiencing a common sleeping disorder called sleep paralysis. Usually when you are in a ... | |
| Lucid Dream | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: Almost everynight over a period of two weeks I would have my dream, then re-tell my dream to someone ... A: I think you were having a lucid dream, but not a 100% sure. Here is a technique you can do, so you ... | |
| lucid dreams? | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: I think i may be at times suffering from paralysis sleep. My subconscious mind is aware that i am no ... A: Yes, many people experience sleep paralysis throughout the course of their life. While in this ... | |
| Sleep paralysis | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I experience sleep paralysis often. The one thing that I can't seem to understand is this certain ... A: You are experiencing a common sleeping disorder called sleep paralysis. Usually when you are in a ... | |
| paralyzing dream | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: i have had several times that when i fall asleep my body goes numb, i cant move, i cant open my eyes ... A: You are experiencing a common sleeping disorder called sleep paralysis. Usually when you are in a ... | |
| No Fear? | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: So I've been recording my dreams and I've noticed a really weird flag. Some of these dreams provide ... A: Hey, sorry for answering your question a little late. From your description it could be that you had ... | |
| Lucid dreaming and sleep paralysis | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: About five years ago, I began to have very disturbing, very realistic dreams involving people from ... A: I would be happy to answer your question today. Its good to see that you are now taking medication ... | |
| paralises | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: Sometimes whenever i am in my bed i am feeling very sleepy at that time i cannot move or talk.I am ... A: You are experiencing a common sleeping disorder called sleep paralysis. Usually when you are in a ... | |
| Realistic dream | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: Hy Russell, In the past week I had some nights I had dreams like never before. They started after I ... A: Well, their are dozens of techniques that you can use to encourage lucid dreaming. The most common ... | |
| Being aware of dreams | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I've had many dreams where I realize I am dreaming. In my dream I wake up and tell others about the ... A: From your description it sounds like you had a false awakening. A false awakening occurs when you ... | |
| subconcious | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: what part of the question do you not understand its pretty straightforward i thought you was a ... A: Ok, well if you were referring to lucid dream, then yes it is possible to think, do basic eye ... | |
| I constantly dream about deaths and i'm aware that it's only a dream.. | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: Since I was little (since I remember) I have had bloody deadly and awkward dreams about the death of ... A: Well it seems like you just have a creative mind, after all you know that you are dreaming and are ... | |
| dreams | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: My mom is 50 years old and she's been having dreams lately, nightmares, she'd sream during her ... A: I would like to apologize for answering your question a little late. I had to do some additional ... | |
| lucid dream?? | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have these frequent dreams that people are shooting at me, and I have to plan an escape. ... A: Perhaps you kind of know that you are dreaming, but aren't 100% sure, that's where the reality tests ... | |
| realistic dream | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about a recent dream. I am curious to know whether it was a lucid dream or not. ... A: if you were able to make the choices during your dream and you felt or were aware that you were ... | |
| Repetitive false wakening and OBE | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I have had repetitive false wakening since I was very young. The first one was when I was around 5 ... A: From my perspective it is less likely that you will forget a lucid dream. You may forget after a few ... | |
| Explain about in my lucid dreams | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: When I realize that I am dreaming, I still cannot control or manipulate my dream. For example, I've ... A: If you are new to lucid dreaming, then you should start with easier tasks. If you have a body, then ... | |
| Vivid, Lifelike Dreams | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I was just wondering if you have an explanation for my current and past dreams history? Ever ... A: I am sorry for answering your question a little late. What you are experiencing is called sleep ... | |
| Recurring nightmare | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: My 13 yr old son is having a recurring nightmare. It is of an eyeless/lipless (but has a mouth) ... A: I will help you to the best of my ability, I don't really know to much about night terrors or how to ... | |
| How to have lucid dreams? | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: Hy Russell, I saw that you specialize in lucid dreams and I would like to know if that is something ... A: Here is the definition of lucid dreaming. A lucid dream is a dream in which the sleeper is aware ... | |
| Lucid dream but can't wake up | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I have had a nightmare, kind of reoccuring, in a sense that I always feel threatened in the sameway ... A: The first thing to realize is that you can never die from a dream or nightmare no matter how ... | |
| Strangling myself (dream)? | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: Well, I'm going to be brief, because (as my mom puts it) when I dream, I dream novels. Anyways, I ... A: OK, I will try to answer your question to the best of my ability. I took the time to look up your ... | |
| sleep paralysis and false awakening | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I just stumbled upon this site and I am eager to share my experiences with you, in the hopes that I ... A: I think you should first try to deal with the sleep paralysis that you have been having. I think ... | |
| sleep paralysis and false awakening | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I just stumbled upon this site and I am eager to share my experiences with you, in the hopes that I ... A: I have a few questions for you before I can answer your questions, I would like to get a better ... | |
| dream within a dream | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I always have dreams where I wake up in my dream. I am always in bed when i wake up and its always a ... A: What you are experiencing is called a false awakening. It means when you wake up usually in your own ... | |
| waking up in dream | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: One night I dreamt about something and the suddenly woke up from the dream. I woke up and did some ... A: Well its not uncommon to have this type of dream. Its called false awakening. Their are two types of ... | |
| erratic lucid dreaming | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: Over the past few weeks, i have been having dreams that i seemed to be thrown into, realize that i ... A: I don't really have to much expertise in dreams that seem to come dream, but I will give it a shot. ... | |
| Doesn't Know What To Do... | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I have had a dream, recently, about myself being shot and killed. I knew I was dreaming, so of ... A: If you were aware that you were dreaming, then you can try this technique called spinning. This ... | |
| What is Lucid Dreaming and How Do You Control It? | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I have always been interested in lucid dreaming. My understanding is that lucid dreaming is a dream ... A: Lucid dreaming is when you are dreaming then you realize that you are in a dream. Once you realize ... | |
| do dreams mean anything? | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: Ok I personally am attracted to caucasians. The guy I am madly in love with is caucasian. We have a ... A: If you are not attracted to black man then you are not going to end up with a black man. You can ... | |
| false awakening | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: my name is sulia. i have a boyfriend, he is 18 years old, last night he called me around 3 in the ... A: I would first like to apologize for answering your question a little late. From your description ... | |
| Sleep Paralysis Scaring Me to Death | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I thought I'd never be able to find anyone who understands - nevermind who can actually help me - on ... A: I would first like to apologize for answering your question a little late. Like you said sleep ... | |
| Sleep Parilysis | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I've been having dreams recently that have been terrifying. In one of these particular nightmares, ... A: Well you cannot move because you were paralyzed for a few seconds. When you go to bed your body ... | |
| paralysis | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: Out of nowhere I've started experienceing sleep paralysis. And its very strong. Last week I had it 8 ... A: I am sorry for answering your question a little late. Every night before you go to bed, your brain ... | |
| my first lucid dream | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: ok so i was dreaming a random dream i dont even remember and i figured out i was dreaming! i went ... A: Well anytime you realize you are dreaming and go crazy or get excited this will cause your dream to ... | |
| every dream i have is a lucid dream | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: every dream i have is a lucid dream. in each an every dream, i know i am dreaming and control my own ... A: I would say you have a gift with a slight physic ability. Most people even experienced lucid ... | |
| Paralysis dream? False Awakening? | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I had a dream where i was surrounded by big clocks and people fighting. Then I "woke up" and went ... A: Yes this was a false awakening. Anytime that you wake up (Usually where you fell asleep) and you ... | |
| lucid dreaming | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: one night whilst i was sleeping, i woke up in the middle of the night but i couldn't move a single ... A: I would first like to apologize for answering your question a little late. It just means that you ... | |
| Lucid Dream Lengths | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I've read the following passage from a Lucid Dreaming eBook: "The rate that time passes while lucid ... A: Lucid dreams are just like any other dreams except the only difference is that you realize you are ... | |
| Lucid Dreams | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: How can I induce a lucid dream? Are there any techniques? Stefani A: I would first like to apologize to you for answering your question a little late. Their are dozens ... | |
| Aspects of Dream Control | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I've heard that different parts of a dream can be manipulated and determined by the lucid dreamer ... A: If you are an experienced lucid dream, then yes you can determine everything in a dream. You can ... | |
| lucid dreaming | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: i have been trying to lucid dream for a few nights now and the way i have been using to let myself ... A: Yes, its called a dream sign. If it works, then by all means keep using it. You sound like you got ... | |
| lucid nightmares | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I've viewed your past answers to learn about lucid dreaming, but seven out of ten times, I'm lucid ... A: Their are a few techniques that you can use to alter those kinds of nightmares; however, during very ... | |
| Gun to my Head | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I had a dream someone held a gun to the back of my head and I felt it very strongly. They pulled the ... A: From your complete description, it sounds like a lucid dream. After you were shot, you realized you ... | |
| is this a lucid dream | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I had this dream after my friend died. The dream was... He had came to my house n someone was like ... A: Well you did do a reality test, so that is indication that you may of have a lucid dream. Were you ... | |
| paralysis while awake? | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: i always wanted to know what this was. i was taking a nap in my bed in college a few years ago ... A: I would first like to apologize for answering your question so late. I thought I already answered ... | |
| lucid dreams | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: is there any way to increase your chances/rate of lucid dreaming? i have found myself lucid ... A: I would be happy to answer all your questions today regarding lucid dreaming. Since you already had ... | |
| Lucid dreams & testing reality | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I'd be really intrested in going about lucid dreaming.I've never tryed it but would like to.Can you ... A: Reality testing is the act of determining whether you are awake or in a dream. While you are awake ... | |
| Was it reality or dream?! | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: wow this is all fascinating! I just wanted to ask about my difficulty distinguishing dreams from ... A: I would be happy to answer all your questions today. While you are sleeping, it is possible to be ... | |
| Lucid Reoccurring Dream | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I have been having a Very vivid, lucid reoccurring dream since about 3 years ago, I am now 27 years ... A: From your detailed description of the dream, it sounds like not only did you experience a lucid ... | |
| A quite odd awakening state. | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a question as to why I sometimes awaken in a odd state of not recognizing my surroundings for ... A: I have a smiler problem, but it only lasts for 15-30 seconds. I believe its called waking up and ... | |
| flying | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I have had a dream about flying ever since I was in 8th grade. I am now 18 and on my way to going to ... A: I would be more then happy to answer your question today regarding flying in your dream. When you ... | |
| My 1st false awaking and Lucid dream | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: Russell, I have 2 dreams to share with you. First was my false awaking. I was in my room as it ... A: I would be happy to answer all your questions today. Here is one way to have lucid dreams more ... | |
| Dreams/sleep | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: OK, im not sure how to put this into words but i will try my best... This is about dreams or sleep. ... A: You experienced a false awakening. Their are two types of false awakenings. Type 1 may be thought ... | |
| Paralysis dream | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: This is a dream i had a few years ago while i was taking a weekend intensive meditation course. I ... A: No, what you experienced was called sleep paralysis. When you sleep on the couch or sleep laying on ... | |
| Lucid Dreaming | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I have been having lucid dreams intermitinly for a couple of years. Usually its a light switch or a ... A: Are you getting to excited, once you enter a lucid dream, if so, this is the reason why you are ... | |
| Sleep Paralysis | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: I have been struggling with paralyzing dreams for 3-4 years now. My doctor tells me it is a chemical ... A: I would be happy to help you the best I can. I think the reason you are having so many sleep ... | |
| Lucid Dreams | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I've been having lucid dreams for the last seven years or so which have slowly increased in ... A: I would be happy to answer all your question. Most people have at least 1 lucid dream in their life; ... | |
| Lucid disturbing dreams | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: Good Morning Russell, I have a question :D A few nights ago I dreamt that I was continously waking ... A: I don't really think it is normal to have a headache after a lucid dream, at least I have never ... | |
| Lucid Dreaming | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I have read a lot about lucid dreaming and find it very interesting. My question on the topic is ... A: Here is a technique that will increase the chances of you having a lucid dream. Their are many other ... | |
| Paralyzed | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: Ok, this dream/experience is from a long time ago but I've always wondered about it. When I was ... A: What you experienced is called sleep paralysis. I can tell you why it happens and possible causes, ... | |
| Sometimes i Know i'm Dreaming... | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: Okay So Sometimes In My Dreams i Know That i'm Dreaming But Then After i Figure Out i'm Dreaming i ... A: Their is no really easy way to answer your question. You just have to relax and not get excited. ... | |
| lucid dreaming | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I have been trying to master the teqhnique of lucid dreaming for a few years now. I keep a dream ... A: I would first like to apologize for answering your question a little late. I recommend doing a ... | |
| the nature of my dreams | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I want to know the significance of dreams in general. I have vivid, often lucid, dreams every night. ... A: I would first like to apologize for answering your question a little late. I believe what you ... | |
| how do i know if its a lucid dream or not? | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: ok. so sometimes i can hear myself think. like not in the dream person me but the real me. and i can ... A: Here is a technique you can use, so you can tell if you had a lucid dream or not. Before you go to ... | |
| What are lucid dreams? | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I am sophiya again, I wrote you about my dream but I guess yoy were a wrong person to ask. No one is ... A: I would be happy to answer all your questions today. A lucid dream is when you are dreaming and you ... | |
| Reoccurring dreams with added info | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: the dream i have had was a dream i had years ago when i was younger. I really don't know what the ... A: I don't interpret dreams, so can't provide you much insight on the dream itself, so on to your next ... | |
| false awakening and not being able to wake | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I've read your answers to some of the questions on false awakenings, but how can I make myself do ... A: I would first like to apologize for answering your question a little late. To answer your first ... | |
| Prolonging dreams | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I've asked you questions before and let me just say you've been very helpful. One question that I ... A: Have you every tried a technique called spinning. This technique is useful in prolonging dreams. ... | |
| Strange Figure | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I had these types of dreams where im sleeping and i wake up. But i can't move at all. I try to ... A: I don't think their are different types of sleep paralysis. During sleep paralysis, it is possible ... | |
| Lucid nightmares. | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: Lately my dreams have turned into nightmares, which is strange for me because I am known for having ... A: From your description, you were probably at the end of your dream and about to wake up, here is an ... | |
| false awakening or paralysis | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: when i was a teenagers i had a few episodes where i would wake up but i couldnt move i could only ... A: You experienced sleep paralysis. Sleep paralysis is common and most people experience it at least ... | |
| The way out? | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: sorry but what is the quickest way out of the lucid dreams...for example i read somewhere that if ... A: Depending on the intensity of your nightmares, their may be no quick way out, until you wake up. ... | |
| I think i had a lucid dream but im confused | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: so I had a dream that my friend, whos a girl, was hugging me then she moved her head to kiss me on ... A: I would be happy to answer all your questions about lucid dreaming. Here is how you can be sure you ... | |
| Feeling Awake during dream | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: For about 6 years I have been having dreams where I feel completely awake. I can usually sense when ... A: From your description it sounds like really intense nightmares, one after the other. The nightmares ... | |
| Dream vs. Reality | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: This past Sunday i was taking a nap on my couch. it was an in and out kind of sleep and my parents ... A: I would be more then happy to try to answer your question to the best of my ability. Their are three ... | |
| false lucid dream | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I was looking for dream analysis information and stumbled on your area--being that you do not do ... A: Yes, I do have a solid technique that you can use to determine if you were lucid while dreaming. ... | |
| Dream | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: Sometimes when I'm asleep, I try to move but can't. I am holding my breath and none of my body ... A: Yes, what you are experiencing is called sleep paralysis. Here are some possible causes to why you ... | |
| why i cant change certain dreams | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: ok i keep having this one dream. Normally when i cant change my dreams they come true later on in my ... A: What you are experiencing is perfectly normally and nothing to get worried about. Their will be many ... | |
| Lucid Dreaming | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I am confused a lot about lucid dreaming. I have them a lot from time to time but the problem is ... A: Here are a few tips so you can keep your head clear, so you may be able to control your dreams. Here ... | |
| Controlling my dream | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: I'm having trouble with dream control, first I want to give you a description of my dream: I'm ... A: From your description it sounds like you were able to control most of your dream. You just couldn't ... | |
| Lucid Dreaming | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: I am confused a lot about lucid dreaming. I have them a lot from time to time but the problem is ... A: Here are some other reality test you can do. Try turning on the light switch. If the lights don't ... | |
| Lucid dreams | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I never knew what these kinds of dreams where called until I read your definition, I want to thank ... A: I would be happy to help answer all your questions today. Since you are having these vivid ... | |
| Dream. | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I had a dream about going into the jungle and finding a lost civilization it was like it came out of ... A: I would be happy to help answer your question. You must first realize you are in a dream before you ... | |
| Lucid Dreaming | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I am confused a lot about lucid dreaming. I have them a lot from time to time but the problem is ... A: I would be happy to answer all your questions today. When you realize you are dreaming, did you ... | |
| how can i do it? | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: i want a lucid dream but how can i get one? help please! A: Follow these steps to increase the chances of having a lucid dream. Before you follow these steps, ... | |
| Lucid dreaming and sex | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: Can sex feel real in lucid dreams? And how can one tell if they are lucid dreamers? And can lucid ... A: I would be happy to answer all of your follow up questions today. If you leave a light on in your ... | |
| want to lucid dream | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: Hey, i want to ask how do you lucid dream? i have tried various methods and none seem to work? what ... A: I would be happy to help you achieve lucid dreaming. Please answer these following questions, so I ... | |
| sleep praylasis | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: i don't know if i am dreaming or not. sometimes i feel like there is someone in my room, i try to ... A: From your description you had all the symptoms of sleep paralysis. you said you tried to wake up, ... | |
| I'm not sure if it's lucid | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I couldn't sleep and kept tossing and turning when i suddenly couldn't move. I couldn't move my legs ... A: From the way you described your dream experience, I do not believe you were lucid. What you ... | |
| Follow up False Awakening | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: Russell, I am also attaching the first question you helped me with. Last night, I had the same dream ... A: Im not sure if the sleep aids have an effect on your dreams, It sounded like you did experience ... | |
| lucid dream...i think | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: I was taking a nap and felt myself waking up. My eyes were still partially closed and I heard my ... A: From your description of your dream, it doesn't sound like you were lucid. Here are some questions ... | |
| Lucid Dreamer question. | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: For the past 8 years I "think" I have been having lucid dreams. For most, they would be classified ... A: I would be more then happy to answer your question. The answer is no your not wacko, your just an ... | |
| Chanting dream | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: Most of my dreams are lucid. Sometimes though I can not control certain aspects. Like other people. ... A: From your description, it sound like your nice fun dream was turning into a nightmare, and thats ... | |
| Know I'm dreaming and can't wake up | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: I've experienced this a few times in the past month- In my dream I wake up (still dreaming) and find ... A: You are experiencing several false awakenings before you wake up in real life. False awakening is ... | |
| A lucid dream | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: I often have a specific doorway or portal that I realize is my exit path from the dream and I go ... A: I would be happy to answer both of your questions today. You said that you have a specific doorway ... | |
| Hallucinations after awakening | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: a form of sleep paralysis?..I have been having trouble sleeping, awakening every couple of hours, ... A: I don't interpret dreams, so I don't really know what flying means in your dream. The creatures ... | |
| Hallucinations after awakening | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: a form of sleep paralysis?..I have been having trouble sleeping, awakening every couple of hours, ... A: What you are experencing is false awakening, not sleep paralysis. If you had sleep paralysis, you ... | |
| Lucid dreams | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I sometimes have lucid dreams, but unlike other people i know, I don't just decide to do something, ... A: I would be happy to answer your questions today. From your desription of the lucid dreams you have, ... | |
| Stop cheating on me | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: I keep having dreams of my boyfriend cheating on me (usually with the same girl or his ... A: I would be happy to answer all your questions about lucid dreaming. In most cases, if you are lucid ... | |
| I dreamt that I was awake in reality | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: Hey, I've had a dream in where I realised that it was a dream, I was older in the dream than in ... A: Their are many techniques you can use to increase the chances of you having a lucid dream. You can ... | |
| lucid dreaming | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: are there any ways you can increase your chances of lucid dreaming? i am usually able to control my ... A: Hey, I would be happy to answer your question and help you to have more lucid dreams. I would say ... | |
| Dreaming | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: How do we dream? How do blind people dream? What are lucid dreams and how do they work? A: I would be happy to answer all your questions today. 1. The first question I will answer is, how do ... | |
| my lucid dreams | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: one of my lucid dreams. i am in a huge office building with wall sized windows instead of walls. in ... A: I would be happy to answer your questions today. I am not sure about your first paragraph because it ... | |
| Dream portals | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: After learning how to fly in my lucid dreams I have tried to go to space. But I am always stopped by ... A: I believe that in order for you to fly in space, you would have to have an out of body experience ... | |
| Is this normal | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I have found a way to fall asleep through i guess you would say steady concentration on a object in ... A: I don't think it is that uncommon because i have also experienced the same thing you mentioned. I ... | |
| Lucid dreams | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: Hey Russell. I had a lucid dream 6 or so months ago. In the morning I was amazed because I didn't ... A: Hey Lucy, I would be happy to assist you with having more lucid dreams. Since you experienced a ... | |
| Lucid Dreams | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: I continually have this lucid dream that I am dreaming and I know it and I want to wake up but I ... A: You could try spinning to change the dream scene around, but this won't usually wake you up, but ... | |
| Lucid Dreams | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: I continually have this lucid dream that I am dreaming and I know it and I want to wake up but I ... A: I have experienced the same thing as you many times, and its called Sleep Paralysis. When you wake ... | |
| Lucid Dreams | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: I continually have this lucid dream that I am dreaming and I know it and I want to wake up but I ... A: If you have trained your mind to the point where it can step over the boundary without conscious ... | |
| is it possible to die because of a lucid dream? | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: Ok :), the lucid dream that i was having was about an invented video game that i probably invented ... A: I was a little confused by your question so let me clarify before I answer your question. I was sure ... | |
| lucid dream | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if there was any way to enhance my chances of having a lucid dream. A: If you ever experienced a lucid dream before, then yes it is def. possible to enhance your chances ... | |
| Can't wake up | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: So almost everytime I fall asleep, no matter where I am, I "wake-up" in my dream, and will be laying ... A: Here is something you can try, so you may wake up during sleeping paralyze. This technique has ... | |
| false awakening | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: i keep having dreams where I'm waking up, but I'm still dreaming. in these dreams, I'll touch ... A: Why not do a reality test to see if you are dreaming or awake. The light switch always worked for ... | |
| paralized | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: I would say about 75% of the time I dream, I realize that I am dreaming while still being in the ... A: I would be happy to answer all your questions today. You are experiencing sleeping paralysis. Their ... | |
| disturbing dream | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: I had a dream last night that has been bothering me since. I dreamt that my sheets were strangling ... A: I am not a dream interpreter, I only deal with lucid dreams, but I can explain why you can't move, ... | |
| would this fall into the lucid dreaming category | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: I fell asleep this morning while the television was on. In my dream someone was talking about it ... A: From what you described, I don't believe you had a lucid dream. It sounds like you mind was using ... | |
| lucid dream | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: How do I wake myself up from a lucid dream. I know I am dreaming and try to wake myself up by doing ... A: Their are a few things you can try. If you can feel your body in bed, you can make yourself ... | |
| sexuality | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: i had a lucid dream where i was in a building and there was rooms i wanted to get in to the room ... A: Their is something that you can try, this may increase your chances of having a lucid dream. You can ... | |
| sexuality | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: i had a lucid dream where i was in a building and there was rooms i wanted to get in to the room ... A: Edit follow up: Hey, I am sorry I took a long time to do a follow up. I will now answer your ... | |
| sexuality | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: i had a lucid dream where i was in a building and there was rooms i wanted to get in to the room ... A: The reason you woke up is because you will eventually wake up no matter what you do, writing the ... | |
| sexuality | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: i had a lucid dream where i was in a building and there was rooms i wanted to get in to the room ... A: I think what happened is I selected auto rejected question, explain to the questioner why you can't ... | |
| Lucid Dream Induction | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: Greetings, Russell. For the life of me, I have the bloody hardest time inducing lucid dreams with ... A: Hey Terra, I would be happy to answer your lucid dram question. I have always been able to lucid ... | |
| sexuality | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: i had a lucid dream where i was in a building and there was rooms i wanted to get in to the room ... A: I would be happy to answer your lucid dream question. I answered this question already, but for some ... | |
Dream Interpretation
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Russell
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Expertise
I am not a dream Interpreter, I specialize in lucid dreams. With this being said please don't ask me any questions about what your dreams mean. All dream interpretation questions will be rejected. Lucid dreams are when you realize that you are in a dream. Once you realize that you are dreaming, you can control and manipulate your dreams. I can answer questions regarding lucid dreaming, false awakening, paralysis sleep, and reality testing. I cannot answer questions regarding out of body experience.
Experience
When I was a little kid I would have 1-2 lucid dreams a year that I could control. As I got older I would have about 3-5 lucid dreams every year, but now I am averaging about 4-5 lucid dreams every month.
Education/Credentials
High School Graduate
Harper College (ongoing)
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