OT - NO POLITICS We’ve entered the ‘ber’ months

[Troublesome 85]

I sometimes get caught between dreaming and wakefulness and it used to be a bit scary. I am way better than I used to be, my husband is very grateful for that. I believe it is called parasomnia.

One night I "woke" and saw a big gun on a tripod in our hallway, pointing at our bed. I was terrified, convinced it was real and that if we moved a trip wire would set it off. I woke hubby up and said "there's a gun, you have to roll out of bed onto the floor and crawl to it to turn it off". He was half asleep and actually rolled out of bed onto the floor. At that point, I woke up fully and said "oh, never mind". LOL! That is just one instance.

Had a dream recently I was holding my son and surrounded by family. Maybe one day

 

[Kovi]

Pay attention to your dreams, dear ones. They open the door to what truly brings you joy. and they join the fragments that create a whole in your healing

 

[McGarnagle]

I almost never dream, or at the least don't remember them at all if I do.

 

[NeelyDan]

Last night I dreamed a hamburger was eating me!

 

[McGarnagle]

Last night I dreamed a hamburger was eating me!

 

[Mione134]

I sometimes get caught between dreaming and wakefulness and it used to be a bit scary. I am way better than I used to be, my husband is very grateful for that. I believe it is called parasomnia.

One night I "woke" and saw a big gun on a tripod in our hallway, pointing at our bed. I was terrified, convinced it was real and that if we moved a trip wire would set it off. I woke hubby up and said "there's a gun, you have to roll out of bed onto the floor and crawl to it to turn it off". He was half asleep and actually rolled out of bed onto the floor. At that point, I woke up fully and said "oh, never mind". LOL! That is just one instance.

THERE'S A WORD FOR THIS?!

This happens to me often

 

[caz16]

THERE'S A WORD FOR THIS?!

This happens to me often

I didn't know for years that there was a word either. I read about it in a magazine and finally know that I'm not totally crazy.

 

[Mione134]

Last night I dreamed a hamburger was eating me!

It was me. Sorry.

 

[Kovi]

theta waves friend...theta waves

 

[Mione134]

I didn't know for years that there was a word either. I read about it in a magazine and finally know that I'm not totally crazy.

Now I know I'm not crazy.

 

[GordonHowe]

theta waves friend...theta waves

I used to keep a dream journal. That was a long time ago.

My relationship to the dream state has been, for some time, less than helpful.

Haven't had any in a while, but have possibly experienced OOBs.

Lucid dreams, too.

I dream in color.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Slept in a bit this cloudy Saturday morning.

Does anyone else experience the “last dream” thing? Only really happens on days where I don’t have to get up early for work.

Got up at about 6:30 to relieve myself and then went back to bed and had very vivid (totally nonsensical) dreams. I can remember these dreams better than ones earlier in the night and they always seem to leave me feeling good once I wake up even if it’s a weird subject matter(s).

The same thing happens on the rare occasion I take a nap in the middle of the day. I can always remember the dreams very accurately and can place people and setting better than any other dream late at night. It’s pretty cool.

….just in case anyone thought hockey season had started.

Yes this happens to me quite often too. I think as you alluded to it may be linked to the mind being more self-aware that it's in a dream state, and therefore better able to focus on and recall the details of what's going on in your subconscious. You're also less tired when you begin a morning sleep or even an afternoon nap as opposed to your regular evening bed time, so your brain is better able to get into creative mode. I'm sure there's some science that can explain it more technically, but that's how I see it anyway.

Those morning 'sleep in' sleeps are rare these days but they're the best.

 

[Ladyfan]

I just went to see a group called the Glass Onion. The do all Beatles music. A very old friend is in the band. I hadn't seen him for 40 years.

They were very good and I enjoyed the music. It was lovely to see my old friend (I worked with him so many years ago).

 

[Fenway]

@Aussie Bruin - Quite the story

 

[Fenway]

 

[Aussie Bruin]

@Aussie Bruin - Quite the story

Very much so. Similar to the story you related here the other day that you had a personal connection to (sorry to hear that BTW, must be a very tough situation) in that bringing the person responsible to court largely relied on their own much-delayed confession. Main difference here was that the police sought him out rather than the other way around.

Homophobia was rampant in Australia not so long ago just as it was in many other places. But Sydney in the 1970s and 80s was next level and all sorts of atrocities were committed. Why it was so virulent in that city in particular I have no idea.

 

[Troublesome 85]

A year ago I had to say goodbye and put down one of the best boys. Still heart breaking. When he took his last breath and was gone.

 

[Kovi]

Went for a night swim last night around 10. Watched a few Suits episodes from the pool. (sorry crappy photo)

It was freezing and I had to get out

 

[Troublesome 85]

Wrestling and coco before work

 

[Alicat]

I rearranged my office space and I wish I had done it a lot sooner.

I definitely know how I want to set up my home office once I get my new apartment next year.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

I rearranged my office space and I wish I had done it a lot sooner.

I definitely know how I want to set up my home office once I get my new apartment next year.

Doing things like that helps relieve stress too.

 

[Alicat]

Doing things like that helps relieve stress too.

It definitely does.

 

[GordonHowe]

Doing things like that helps relieve stress too.

I love rearranging an apartment.

 

[Mione134]

Sir Louie James in all his glory, sunbathing on the porch. He just got groomed so he looking mighty adorable. We love our mobile groomer. Comes to the house. Parks outside. Then rings the bell when done. The dogs are less stressed out. If you can use one, I highly recommend. We love ours!

 

[Alicat]

I love rearranging an apartment.

Now that I’ve done that space I need to tackle my kitchen and the rest of the storage room. Lots of decluttering left to do