I have dreams where I know that I am dreaming but am unable to awaken myself. I must be somewhat conscious because I know whether there is someone in the room with me.<\/p>\n
If there is someone in the room, I yell very loudly in my dream hoping I will really yell\u2014so the person will wake me up. If I know I am alone I will move as much as possible hoping to maybe kick something and wake myself up.<\/p>\n
These dreams are all nightmares, usually consisting of myself struggling with someone who is holding or chasing me. When I do finally awaken people in the room say that I have made no noise at all. I do eventually awaken from all of these dreams.<\/p>\n
I don\u2019t know what is scarier, the actual nightmare or not being able to wake myself up. Also if I do not fully wake myself up (i.e. walk around) I will continue to have these dreams for the rest of the night.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Valerie, Age 19, Female, Single, Oakdale, NY, USA<\/p>\n
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