Can one control their dreams?

[Doodlebug]

Hi everyone. I have noticed that most of the time, my dreams are based upon what happened the previous day or what's been on my mind lately. However, I was just wondering. Is there an effective way to control one's dreams?

[wounded_crow]

yup sure is.
check this out or type "dream control" or Lucid dreaming" in your search engine
http://www.dreamviews.com/dreamcontrol.php

[WinterTree]

I have no control over my dreams at all, by brain is always the one telling the story.

[Moriquenya]

Sure. I do it all the time when the dream is too scary (e.g. I'm being chased and can't seem to get away or hide) , I will remove mysef from the action (1st person) and become an observer not participant (3rd person) so that I am/feel safe. Or when the dream is just bunch of nonsense, I change the dream altogether. Sort of like switching the channel on a TV.

[Aleigh]

I have quite a bit of control over my dreams as long as I realize I am dreaming. However, I don't figure that out very often. It's fun when I do though!

[Fairyelf]

Sure. I do it all the time when the dream is too scary (e.g. I'm being chased and can't seem to get away or hide) , I will remove mysef from the action (1st person) and become an observer not participant (3rd person) so that I am/feel safe. Or when the dream is just bunch of nonsense, I change the dream altogether. Sort of like switching the channel on a TV.
thats exactly what happens to me..
If im having a bad dream like that I will wake myself up so I wont have to
know what happens next..lol.

[misschief]

yeah, i can control mine, but i think it's much more fun to just let them go. :D