He took a conscious dreaming class at his school. It was the first thing I looked up initially but time limitations prevented me from pursuing it. It’s a good lead and perhaps contributed to his deterioration.
Conscious dreaming...
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How does concious dreaming harm people? I have had an occassional lucid dream, usually I wake up as soon as I realize I am dreaming but sometimes can hang on with deliberate effort for a little while. I thought it was fun.