I have had dreams while being awake.

I need help, I have looked on the internet I can's really find anything that pertains to my experiences.

 

On more than one occasion, I will be wide awake.. I will all of the sudden have a "flashback" of a dream that I've already had. I know that I've already had the dream because once the "flashback" starts I remember. It's so intense I can't focus on anything around me. I'm having the dream playback in my head like I'm asleep and dreaming it all over again. I definitely feel like I'm not in this world anymore while this is happening. I'm completely mobile, I can move around and talk but it's not the same. Most of the time I grab my face and close my eyes and wait for it to be over. It's such an overwhelming and intense feeling and I cant control it when it's happening and I also can not make it happen. Once it's over, I don't remember any of the dream at all. I have no idea what's going on. Can anyone give me their opinion? I would highly appreciate it. THANK YOU :]

If I were in your situation I would go see my local family doctor, and that is what I recommend you do. I expect your doctor will refer you to a specialist who will investigate your problem, provide you with reassurance and provide appropriate treatment.

Edited March 23, 201312 yr by Griffon

There is an old thread at this forum that might be relevant to your situation.

See "Dreaming while awake (not lucid dreaming, this is the other way around)"

http://www.scienceforums.net/topic/10031-dreaming-while-awake-not-lucid-dreaming-this-is-the-other-way-around/

To echo Griffon, a science chat forum is not the appropriate place to get medical advice...go and see your doctor.