Anxiety Quote by Stephen LaBerge
“Although the events we appear to perceive in dreams are illusory, our feelings in response to dream content are real. Indeed, most of the events we experience in dreams are real; when we experience feelings, say, anxiety or ecstasy, in dreams, we really do feel anxious or ecstatic at the time.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming by Stephen LaBerge, 1990
Dream narratives may be fabricated, but the emotions they evoke are genuine and affect us as if they were real.
In simple terms: Dream feelings are real.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and process emotions from dreams.
Themes
dreaming
emotion
psychology
Mood
introspective
curious
Type
psychological
reflective
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative problem solving
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
lucid dreaming
affect theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do dream emotions influence waking decisions?
- Can we use dream feelings for personal growth?
A Different Perspective
Dreams can blur reality, making emotional responses hard to distinguish from waking life.
