Thread: Stuck on the road to Lucid Dreaming

Lucid dreaming is one of my priority goals, but for some reason I can't reach it. I first learned about lucid dreaming a year ago and have trying since, but no success. The farthest I've gotten is a false awakening. I've gotten an LD before but it was unintentionally and lasted a good 3 seconds.
I've tried multiple techniques like RCs for DILD, WILD, MILD, and SSILD. I started with a dream journal but couldn't keep up with the time pressure I have in the mornings. With school I can't do WBTB either. I really really want to get a lucid dream and also become very proficient at getting them.


Any help?

Hey, Phayzon!

Honestly, I suggest that you keep trying RCs, and maybe practise some mantras before you go to bed? It takes time, so you gotta be patient and keep working hard... but it'll happen! If you have FAs sometimes, I think it'd be a good idea to do a RC every morning when you wake up. You never know, right!?

I'd also read a bit on Dream Stabilization. It'll definitely help in case you find yourself in a dream.

Hi Phayzon!

Do not be discouraged if your attempts have not worked out as you have expected. It may take some time to get started with lucid dreaming but it's all worth the effort. While it may be easy for some individuals, many of the good dreamers here actually started from the very beginning - zero lds and sometimes even zero recall, but they have worked hard, persisting despite all the difficulties and each has found a unique system that works best for him/her.

I've tried multiple techniques like RCs for DILD, WILD, MILD, and SSILD. I started with a dream journal but couldn't keep up with the time pressure I have in the mornings. With school I can't do WBTB either. I really really want to get a lucid dream and also become very proficient at getting them.

I think for beginners, DILD/MILD are best, as well as SSILD. Be sure to RC often during the day and use more than one RC. Lucas has given you good advice regarding turning those FAs into lds. You can refresh your knowledge and think about choosing additional RCs here:

Reality Checks

You can also try to incubate a dream pre bed, by thinking about specific things you want to dream about and then connect it with the feeling of joy that you are becoming lucid during the event.

I have to say that I am great fan of WBTBs as they really make a big difference. We have dreamers from different ages here, some go to school or university, while others go to work or even both. Waking up in the middle of the night is not very fun, but the desire to have an ld can sometimes be stronger, so all these busy people try to make their sleep schedule accomodate a wbtb. The results have been impressive. So, I really recommend giving WBTBs another chance.

Also be sure to stick long enough with a tech before switching to a new one. It may take months for RCs to sink in. By the way, even if you don't remember to RC often, be sure to engage in some ADA, that way you are building up the awareness needed for lds.

If you are interested, we actually have ld classes here. You can get more feedback and help with your technique. Why not check out the DILD class we offer?

DVA DILD Class

Keep on trying! We all have started from there, one way or another. Good luck!