Effects of sleeping aids on astral travel, lucid dreaming, psychic self-defence etc.

[MartaB]

If one takes sleeping aids either herbal, over the counter or prescription, does it reduce your capacity to protect yourself astrally or however while you are sleeping? Sometimes I wake up from a fight in a dream, but if I was to take something to help me sleep, would I not wake up and be negatively affected? Not really sure how to word this question properly, sorry.

[Honeybadger400]

I find taking melatonin supplements get me to the hynogogic state sooner. I haven't traveled with it, but I've found it helps open etheric communication and past life recall

[CFTraveler]

Even though I don't take supplements for sleeping, I have projected after taking analgesics for a headache, no problem.

[MartaB]

I find taking melatonin supplements get me to the hynogogic state sooner. I haven't traveled with it, but I've found it helps open etheric communication and past life recall

Thanks! I will try that.

[MartaB]

Thanks! I have wondered what differrent medications whether OTC or prescription would have on our energy and whether it's safe to work in the spiritual realms when using something, even headache pills.

[CFTraveler]

I have had 'in dream' drowsiness while under the influence of strong analgesics, so there may be something to the quality of your experience. I don't think you're any less protected, just less 'there', so to speak.

[Honeybadger400]

In terms of supplements I can also testify on the benefits of silica gel. It definitely amplifies your body's "crystal radio".