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Originally Posted by sunj  Now, if you're having a nightmare you can just wake up, but in life that is death. Killing yourself doesn't help you, you would rather change it and continue living (dreaming). So let's say in the nightmare, you work it out and change the nightmare into the best dream you can imagine. That may take a crap load of time. Third option is, you realize you are dreaming (you realize that you are not the character) and instantly change it. This is like the 2nd option, but it's an instant change from nightmare to dream. (By instant I mean within 2 weeks). |
A fourth option is to not try and change the nightmare into a better dream. Just continue experiencing the nightmare as it is, but by realizing that it is only a dream, it loses the power to cause you suffering. You have control over your own feelings. You can choose to enjoy the experience of the nightmare. People watch scary movies and ride roller coasters for the thrill of the experience.
See Steve's post on this topic:
The Joy of Sadness