Relaxation and Lucidity

**rajagopal313** · 06-27-2012 06:44 PM

I had previously posted about an incident where I did not attain lucidity inside a dream inspite of RC. The dream just turned black.

http://www.dreamviews.com/f12/why-di...1/#post1900603

It happened for a second time today. And this time I was carefully analyzing what happened and this is what happened both the times:
The minute I do an RC in a dream, and I realize that it is a dream, I start getting excited. And the excitement hinders the dream state in which you are totally relaxed.
The dream turns black, even your mind becomes blank and you feel like opening your eyes.

What do you guys think ? Have you had this problem ?

**isthisit** · 06-27-2012 07:53 PM

That is a common problem with people who are inexperienced with LDing, and sometimes those who aren't. Your excitement wakes you up! Keep trying, eventually you will get used to the feeling and be able to stay lucid for longer. Search for 'stabilization' to find out how to prolong your lucid dreams.

**CJC** · 06-27-2012 09:53 PM

Yup this happens every time with me. You have to stabilize and the vision will come back. Try spinning it's the only one that works for me. But it has to be quick or you'll lose it

**Spyyko** · 07-08-2012 11:06 PM

Stabilize, focus, repeat.

**faceonmars** · 07-09-2012 03:01 AM

e I do an RC in a dream, and I realize that it is a dream, I start getting excited. And the excitement hinders the dream state in which you are totally relaxed.

It's an adrenaline rush the first few times you induce a lucid dream. You get used to it. It's a bit like parachuting out of a plane. The first time is wild ( and scary) by the 10th time you are familiar with the sensation. Good luck to you!