What is lucid dreaming—and can I teach myself how to do it?

Women’s Health quotes Carleara Weiss in an article about lucid dreaming. There is currently no definitive explanation for how a dream neurologically transitions from being ordinary to becoming vivid and lucid, says Weiss. “If someone is going through a very stressful or sensitive period of their life, it may not be easy for them to manipulate the dream by themselves. We cannot exactly control the dream itself, but we can make manipulations to change the outcome of it,” says Weiss. To ensure lucid dreaming is a positive and healing experience in these instances, it’s always best to consult a sleep specialist or psychologist.