Lucid Dreaming: A New Science for Treating Insomnia and Nightmares
2024-12-27
Scientists are exploring the potential of inducing lucid dreams to treat insomnia and nightmares. Lucid dreaming, the state of being aware that you're dreaming while asleep, can be learned through training, allowing control over dream content and even communication with the waking world. Researchers are using neuroimaging and wearable devices to understand brain activity during lucid dreams and to induce them via external stimuli, aiming to improve sleep quality and reduce nightmares. This research offers promising new avenues for treating sleep disorders and mental health issues.