3rd person dreaming

This topic was created in the Dreams forum by schoenetanz on Monday, March 20, 2006 and has 7 replies.

Understanding Third Person Dreaming and Its Significance

Dreaming in third person where you see yourself from outside perspectives is uncommon but not necessarily abnormal. It can relate to how your brain processes self-awareness and memory. Most people experience variations in dream perspectives, and it does not indicate multiple personalities or mental health issues. Such dreams are a normal part of the complex dreaming spectrum.

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@schoenetanz
20 Years5,000+ Posts

hey- didn't realize that this was not normal until having convos about it with other people but

I dream like I'm watching a movie- camera angles and everything- I almost never dream with a perspective from my own eyes. I remember almost all of my dreams- never forget 'em when I wake either...so I can remember "me" in my dreams- seeing the back of my head (fab hair and evrything!)...seeing me from far away...my facial expressions as I converse with others. Is this really that unusual—

Perhaps I have multiple personalities—

YAY for schizokitties!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But really - what's with the 3rd person dreaming? Anybody else dream like that ALL the time?

feedback appreciated,
-Schoene

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@RideIntoSunsets
20 Years

Hahaha, nice.

But to... stay on topic..
I'm normally in first person. But sometimes it switches to third person.
I dreamt in The Simpsons before. Everyone was yellow and cartoony.
Too bad I don't remember what the dream was about....