Top 5 Common Misconceptions about Lucid Dreams

There are lots of amazing facts about lucid dreams, but there are some myths about them. It's myth- busting time.

Myth 1: You can dream all night long

90 minutes after we fall asleep, we have our REM sleep, where our first dream appears. It usually lasts around 10 minutes.

Myth 2: You can get stuck in your dreams

Even though you might FEEL that you are in your dream for a very long time, just remember that you’ve been there probably for only about 20 minutes or so.

Myth 3: Lucid dreaming is not real

Although a lot of people don’t experience lucid dreams, many people have such dreams regularly, without even trying. Dr. Keith Hearne did the first scientifically proven tests in 1975. Dr. Hearne conducted an experiment where he observed people in their lucid dreams through Electro-oscillograph.

Myth 4: You can ALWAYS control your dreams

Although you can control your thoughts and actions to some extent, you won’t be able to control every time 100% of the dream. It requires a lot of practice and years of experience.

Myth 5: It can have negative effects on your mental health

A study done by Liat Aviram and Dr. Nirit Soffer-Dudek found that even though people can sometimes do damage to their proactive diving experience, lucid dreams are commonly not having a negative effect on mental health.