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Symptoms of Reality Shifting

Sep 15, 2025

Overview

This article lists and explains 16 common symptoms that indicate reality shifting is occurring, providing guidance for those exploring this practice.

Definition and Methods of Reality Shifting

  • Reality shifting involves using rituals and methods to move consciousness into a desired alternative reality.
  • Popular methods include the raven, pillow, and Julia methods.
  • Reality shifting is similar to lucid dreaming or deep meditation.

Common Symptoms of Reality Shifting

  • Seeing flickering white or colored lights, often briefly.
  • Experiencing body vibrations, buzzing noises, dizziness, or a spinning sensation.
  • Feeling as if you've blacked out or become dizzy, especially in unsafe environments.
  • Distorted sense of time, feeling faster or slower, often losing track of real-world time.
  • Feeling like you are dreaming while fully awake, with vivid and detailed experiences.
  • Elevated overall happiness or mood during and after shifting.
  • Increased desire for sleep, possibly due to mental exhaustion.
  • Experiencing physical numbness or a sense of detachment from the body.
  • Shifts typically occur just before falling asleep or right after waking up.
  • Written scripts for imagined realities may play out scene by scene in the shifted state.
  • Changes in vision, such as seeing unusual shapes, colors, or animals, and sometimes blurry vision.
  • Sensory experiences (smells, physical sensations) that do not exist in the physical environment.
  • Feeling as though the new reality is as real and tangible as waking life.
  • Migraines or headaches may occur from mental exertion.
  • A sense of homesickness or subtle longing when in the shifted reality.

Guidance for Safe Practice

  • Always practice shifting in safe environments (e.g., lying in bed), never while driving or in water.
  • If symptoms feel abnormal (especially sleep needs or headaches), consult a medical professional.
  • Maintain a balance; avoid excessive escapism or neglecting real-life responsibilities.

Recommendations / Advice

  • Seek help from a trusted advisor if you need clarity or guidance in your reality shifting experiences.
  • Use written scripts to guide and structure your desired experiences.
  • Pause shifting practices temporarily if you notice abnormal physical symptoms.

Precautions and Healthy Practice

  • Balance shifting with everyday life activities and responsibilities.
  • Recognize the difference between escapism and healthy exploration.
  • Do not neglect physical or social needs in favor of shifting experiences.