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Confusing waking

Discussion in 'Lucid Dreams and Dream Consciousness' started by Aberrant, Jul 23, 2005.

Confusing waking

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    Aberrant

    Aberrant New Member

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    I've had OBEs many times before, lucid dreams regularly, etc. But this is just sorta weird, and I don't think it falls under the categories of either of those.

    I'm laying in bed, aware of everything going on around me when I decide I want to get up. I get up and start to walk out, when suddenly I realize I'm dreaming, and am aware of being back in my bed again. I tried this like... 5 times, and the 5th time, I was telling my friend about how weird it was that I couldn't get up, but I thought I was (and this was a dream again, it turns out). Finally after the 7th attempt, I was really up, but I've felt groggy all day as if I didn't sleep at all.

    What is this?
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    sweet slumber

    sweet slumber Moderator

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    What you described has happened to me a few times when I've been overworked and overstressed and not getting enough sleep. I don't know what or if there is a technical name for this experience, but in my circumstance I kept getting up and getting ready for work, only to realize that I'm still in bed and then really need to get up and get ready for work. And yes, I too felt sleepy all day long.
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    Marcia

    Marcia Dream Fairy

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    I've experienced this a lot. I think it's pretty common. I don't recall whether I was under stress when I had this type of dream, but it seems like it could be symbolic of frustration.

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