1 Article by Sophie Dyck

Lucid Dreaming and the Feeling of Being Refreshed in the Morning: A Diary Study

Clocks & Sleep – March 02, 2020

Summary

Did you know that experiencing lucid dreams might actually leave you feeling more refreshed in the morning? In a study with 149 participants, those who had lucid dreams reported a greater sense of refreshment compared to nights with non-lucid dreams. This suggests that lucid dreaming may enhance sleep quality rather than detract from it.

Abstract

REM periods with lucid dreaming show increased brain activation, especially in the prefrontal cortex, compared to REM periods without lucid dreamin...