Lucid Dreaming 101: What Is A False Awakening?

what is the reticular activating system and does it relate to shifting?

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DISCLAIMER: i am not a neurologist i am a psych student who has studied some neuro in classes and has done personal research. since this is not my exact expertise and i am not a professional on this field, there may be inaccuracies here and there but i am doing my best with what i have learned.

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the reticular activating system or RAS is a part of the brain that is responsible for many things that can be related to shifting

one thing it is responsible for is the time between sleep and wakefulness which is a prime time to shift— similar to the state between awake and dreaming. the reasoning is explained here.

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the RAS helps with pattern recognition and specific focus, (among other things) so if you see a sign or thing that reminds you of shifting or of your dr the RAS will cause you to notice it more than you usually would.

this makes it seem to you like you are seeing more of such thing, but really you’re just becoming aware of it.

imagine you want a specific car: you are gonna start noticing that car more when you see it

this does not mean this is not proof of signs you are close to your dr, because it means this part of your brain is aware of your intention and noticing things that align with it.

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the RAS is also responsible for filtering sensory stimuli (for example a light might make a buzzing sound in a room and often you won’t hear it at all times because this part of the brain)

this part of the brain being responsible for both sensory filtering and the transition between wakefulness and sleep it is also responsible for stimuli seeping into dreams (which I have a method based on so follow to see that!)

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normally, sleep starts in non-rem stages, then moves into rem and the rem stage often get longer throughout the duration of the night.

when you are in the third stage of non-rem sleep, which is deep sleep, your senses are temporarily turned off. i believe and have seen it to be true that when you wake up during rem and go back into a dream you become more aware of your senses and what is going on around your body, because you had your senses turned back on when waking and cut out deep sleep so they stay partially on (just my theory)

“During sleep, the reticular thalamic nucleus reduces the flow of sensory activity to the cerebral cortex through inhibition of the thalamus.” this explains that there is an inhibition of sensory activity during sleep, which is heavier during deep sleep.

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my new method is scaring myself into my dr by watching news reports of the fucked up president fuck this fucked to country even more

scared of my dr? shouldnt be! it’s far scarier staying here!!

i’m in the most expensive state can’t get a job here with the degree i just paid tens of thousands of dollars for, can’t get an apartment here, can’t be with my gf.

gotta shift!!!

omg another wlw greys shifter !! love to see it

lowkey feel like greys shifters (especially wlw) are so few and far between tbh 💔

hey!! yes i agree! it seems like such a rare dr for such a popular show… kinda crazy to me. especially since the show is filled to the brim with absolute hotties!

more personal introduction♡

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I realized my original introduction was more based on my research than me so I thought I'd make a more personal intro.

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♡ I use the name kat on here ♡ my pronouns are she/her ♡ im 22

♡ this is my last semester before getting a psych bachelors degree. ♡ my s/o in all my drs is lexie grey from greys anatomy (WLW)

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my favorite artists are

♡ taylor swift

♡ hozier

♡ chappell roan

♡ olivia rodrigo

—————————♡————————— some of my favorite shows are

♡ greys anatomy

♡ arcane

♡ friends

♡ new girl

♡ criminal minds

♡ gilmore girls

—————————♡————————— I have too many favorite movies to list- off the top of my head:

♡ mamma mia 1&2

♡ the hunger games series

♡ the spider verse movies (and many other marvel movies)

♡ the oceans series

♡ various barbie movies

♡ various disney movies

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click here to see my drs

hiii shiftblr im kat, my pronouns are she/her, im 22 and im 2 months from a psych bachelors degree. my s/o is lexie grey from greys anatomy (WLW)

I have spent the past few years researching shifting with my theory that sleep methods happen successfully during dream sleep. being in psych, I have researched states of consciousness and practices such as hypnosis, lucid dreaming, and meditation both in a formal classroom setting and on my own. I personally believe the multiverse theory, and most of my information and methods revolve around the lucid dreaming method, and dreaming in general. I have developed several methods using scientific backing, such as classical conditioning, rem sleep activation, and self-hypnosis. a lot of these techniques have been applied already to shifting but I like to try and help people find what works for them and help them to hone these skills, and introduce new methods to them. while I have not successfully shifted, I have gotten close uncountable times via lucid dreams (affirming, opening portals, summoning my s/o lucidly, etc.) but I have yet to perfect my own lucid dreams. this is my first post on here.... ever? and im nervous so please be kind! feel free to comment or dm and ask anything!! ♡

all i want my dr gf. i don’t even wanna date in this reality i just want her. i know a lot of you guys get it. 😪

lucid dreaming 101: what is lucid dreaming and how can you shift with it?

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a lucid dream is a dream you are consciously aware during for any period of time.

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there is a shifting method where you shift through lucid dreaming which is a method i focus much of my research and attention on.

there are various ways to shift via a lucid dream, such as making a portal or opening a door with the intention for it to take you to your dr

you can also become lucid and simply affirm, your focus in these dreams is to have your shifting intention carried to your dream state in order to shift with it.

i have managed to do both these methods and others but have not shifted through them due to my own issues.

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lucid dreaming comes natural to some people, but not everyone. for many people it is a skill that takes consistent practice and time.

i have also found in my personal experience that there are different levels of dream awareness. (which i will look into and post about)

also just an fyi: if you have ever been lucid in a dream but been unable to control your dream, don’t worry. lucidity and control are separate.

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there are various methods for lucid dreaming i will discuss in another post. if you have any questions comment them! <3

Babe, you were conditioned to believe it's not possible. Remember that.

i got lucid in my nap just now. twice.

i was very aware yet forgot my shifting intention and questioned if i were actually lucid.

this happens all the time i didn’t even try to get lucid i didnt do any method.

this happens to me all. the. time.

this is what i mean when i say my methods work but havent gotten me to shift due to my own issues.

do better than me!

when it comes to my advice do as i say not as i do…