Educational Thread About Dreams!

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the two terms i would like to educate our members

1) Lucid dreaming: [color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=3]A [/size][/font][/color][b]lucid dream[/b][color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=3] is any [/size][/font][/color][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream"]dream[/url][color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=3] in which one is aware that one is dreaming. The term was coined by the Dutch psychiatrist and writer [/size][/font][/color][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederik_Willem_van_Eeden"]Frederik (Willem) van Eeden[/url][color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=3] (1860–1932).[/size][/font][/color][sup][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucid_dream#cite_note-Frederik_van_Eeden_1997-1"][1][/url][/sup][color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=3] In a lucid dream, the dreamer can exert some degree of control over their participation within the dream or be able to manipulate their imaginary experiences in the dream environment.[/size][/font][/color][sup][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucid_dream#cite_note-Kahan_1994-2"][2][/url][/sup][color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=3] Lucid dreams can be realistic and vivid.[/size][/font][/color][sup][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucid_dream#cite_note-3"][3][/url][/sup][color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=3] It is shown that there are higher amounts of beta-1 frequency band (13–19 Hz) experienced by lucid dreamers, hence there is an increased amount of activity in the [/size][/font][/color][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parietal_lobe"]parietal lobes[/url][color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=3] making lucid dreaming a conscious process.[/size][/font][/color][sup][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucid_dream#cite_note-4"][4][/url][/sup]

[url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucid_dream"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucid_dream[/url]


2) Sleep Paralysis: [b]Sleep paralysis[/b][color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=3] is a phenomenon in which people, either when falling [/size][/font][/color][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep"]asleep[/url][color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=3] or wakening, temporarily experience an inability to move. More formally, it is a transition state between wakefulness and rest characterized by complete muscle atonia (muscle weakness). It can occur at sleep onset or upon awakening, and it is often associated with terrifying visions (e.g. an intruder in the room), to which one is unable to react due to paralysis. It is believed a result of disrupted [/size][/font][/color][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/REM_sleep"]REM sleep[/url][color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=3], which is normally characterized by complete muscle atonia that prevents individuals from acting out their [/size][/font][/color][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream"]dreams[/url][color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=3]. Sleep paralysis has been linked to disorders such as [/size][/font][/color][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcolepsy"]narcolepsy[/url][color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=3], [/size][/font][/color][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migraine"]migraines[/url][color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=3], [/size][/font][/color][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anxiety_disorder"]anxiety disorders[/url][color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=3], and [/size][/font][/color][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obstructive_sleep_apnea"]obstructive sleep apnea[/url][color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=3]; however, it can also occur in isolation.[/size][/font][/color][sup][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_paralysis#cite_note-Ohayon-1"][1][/url][/sup][sup][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_paralysis#cite_note-Terrillon-2"][2][/url][/sup][color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=3] When linked to another disorder, sleep paralysis commonly occurs in association with the neuromuscular disorder [/size][/font][/color][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcolepsy"]narcolepsy[/url][color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=3].[/size][/font][/color][sup][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_paralysis#cite_note-Terrillon-2"][2][/url][/sup]



[url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_paralysis"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_paralysis[/url]

[jersey babai]

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If any one is interested try lucid dreaming...its a new expereince