False Awakening Loops
I’m posting this in the hopes of gaining advice to help me exit my false awakening loops.
About two years ago I stated regularly having dreams that I knew were a dream because something slight would be off, e.g. my phone was different colour and brand.
At first I used it to my advantage to see my beloved dog who passed earlier that year. I would also fly around my estate but would only ever get to the end of my road.
Back to present, the false awakening loops are happening daily. I personally think it may be my antisickness medication but I’m not sure. I am also now pregnant, so the antisickness dose has quadrupled.
Every day I am finding myself stuck in false awakening loops that have become frightening. I try to scream to wake up, but it comes out as a whisper in the dream and not at all in real life. Pinching myself also doesn’t work.
When this started, I read a comment on this sub suggesting I try to wee in the dream to way up. This worked amazingly for a a good year. Now it doesn’t do a thing.
I’d really appreciate any tips you may have.
Posted Apr 5, 2026, 3:12 PM UTC