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Ecstasy and Descent in Lucid Dreaming

By Ryan Hurd

Lucid dreaming is a practice that can take us into the realm of soul and spirit. But while we may hope for ecstatic experiences in our dreams, sometimes a different sort of scene arrives: one that tests our resolve, and leads us into dark places and … [Read more...] about Ecstasy and Descent in Lucid Dreaming

Filed Under: Lucid Dreaming, Visionary Dreams Tagged With: Bill Plotkin, James Hillman, Lucid Dreaming, lucid nightmares, neurognosis, Scott Sparrow

The Link Between Depression and Dreams

By Ryan Hurd

Sleep plays a major role in mood regulation; that’s a truism that is behind every mother’s call for “time to go to bed!”    But while the links between dreams and depression are well documented, the role of dreams in maintaining mental health is … [Read more...] about The Link Between Depression and Dreams

Filed Under: Dream & Sleep Research Tagged With: anti-dreaming pill, anti-sleeping pill, bad dreams, depression, hynagogic hallucinations, James Hillman, Marie von Franz, Prazosin, PTSD, REM sleep, sleep deprivation, sleep paralysis, SSRI

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