Thread: Can Caffiene help you to lucid dream?

Hey FuzzyPotatoes.

I'm not entirely sure, but from what I've read:

In their book "The World of Caffeine," Bennett Alan Weinberg and Bonnie K. Bealer report that caffeine may have an effect on the onset and quality of REM sleep. Weinberg and Bealer report that caffeine appears to shorten the deeper phases of REM sleep and lengthen the lighter phases. Moreover, those who drink caffeine may toss and turn more frequently while asleep, the authors report, possibly the result of increased muscle tension. Those who drink caffeine are also more likely to be disrupted and awakened by noises while asleep, Weinberg and Bealer report.

If it shortens REM sleep, perhaps that could mean you would have lesser chances of lucid dreaming? (Since most vivid dreams occur at this stage, and you only get little, then you could also have lesser chances of becoming lucid) But I really don't know. I know caffeine is a physical stimulant, but I don't know if it increases mental awareness, etc.

But on the bright side, if you get awakened a lot, you could use that to have DEILD, hehe ;D


P.S. Here are some links if you're interested:
THE EFFECTS OF CAFFEINE ON DREAMS
CAFFEINE & WEIRD DREAMS
http://www.selfdevelopmentforum.com/...hp?topic=263.0