Can You Control False Awakenings?

Improving the sleep you get each night could help reduce the frequency of false awakenings. Here are some general pointers for better sleep: Turn off your phone and other electronics at least 1 hour before bedtime. Use our sleep calculator to figure out how much sleep you need.

Can you get stuck in a false awakening?

False Awakening

A dream loop can cause you to get stuck in a dream. ... A false awakening loop is one of those dreams that make you feel like you're in the matrix movie! It can get even more strange when accompanied by sleep paralysis.

Can you control nightmares?

Research is limited, but some studies suggest that people who can master lucid dreaming — that is, the ability to be aware that a nightmare is happening and possibly even control it without waking up — may hold the answer.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.