Thread: Ways to RC without being a retard

Here are some ways I do RCs without being looking like a freak.


Checking my watch
A great RC for me in my dreams. I have to check my watch twice, so I pretend I don't get a good enough look at it first (as a lot of people look at their watch and don't actually take in the time).

Looking at my hands
When I ever want to look at my hands I either pretend I am looking at them as if my hands are sore or if I am looking at the length of my fingernails, or I pretend I am stretching.

Hand rubbing
They always say you should stabilize after doing an RC, so in reality I often rub my hands as if I am cold or casually between my knees while sitting forward as if I am bored and trying to keep myself occupied.


What techniques do you use to act natural when doing an RC?

As I inhale through my nose, I casually reach up and pinch my nose shut, making a sort of slow sweep from the bridge down to the nostrils. This way, it looks more like I'm scratching an itch and less like I'm trying to suck my brains out.

I also use the finger-through-the-palm method, which I do discreetly by having my hands on my desk, and just kind of impatiently tapping one palm with one finger.

There is another few

Looking at your surroundings to see if you remember this place, or if it makes no sense

and

Looking through the side of your eye to see your nose, if you see it it's reality, if not, it's a dream

I've used my pencil to tap my hand in class, or to count my fingers

As for the nose check, I make it look like I'm going to rub the bridge of my nose (like what some people do when they're annoyed) but slide down and do a quick inhale

I wish I could be more aware in class, but I have to listen to the teacher. I can't be counting chair legs or people legs, or whatnot, lol

If I do remember to RC, I just either plug my nose or try to put 2 fingers through my palm. Sometimes I'll look at my surroundings.

The easiest one is to just try remember all events of the day and if any were really weird. If you suspect an LD, just do the nose pinch.

If you're already retarded, a cover-up isn't necessary.

Originally Posted by Tushix

The easiest one is to just try remember all events of the day and if any were really weird. If you suspect an LD, just do the nose pinch.

I agree, just remembering how you got to where you are at that moment has never failed me. It doesnt look retarded either...unless people can read your mind.

How about the old trying to poke a finger through your hand RC?

Originally Posted by Naiya

How about the old trying to poke a finger through your hand RC?

That one is scary when your actually dreaming

Originally Posted by deepsleep

That one is scary when your actually dreaming

Really? When I do it and it comes out of the back of my hand, ripples form. It's awesome.

I look at some text, look away and if it changes im dreaming. Another good one is to tense that muscle in the neck and try to breath in.

Originally Posted by Snowy Egypt

Really? When I do it and it comes out of the back of my hand, ripples form. It's awesome.

It's scary but In the amazing sort of way. I did it before but as soon as I did it and was like "WTF?!" the dream ended. Weird feeling though! I use that RC the most.

Hmm. My fingers go into my hand but don't come out the other side. No ripple either.

Originally Posted by Snowy Egypt

Really? When I do it and it comes out of the back of my hand, ripples form. It's awesome.

i do it every hour im awake (people can think what they want,maybe my palm just hurts lol ...anyhow its never happened once in my dreams...

like i mentioned in a different post for me it just kinda dawned on me i was in a dream and poof lucid ... doesnt happen often enough still waiting to hear my watch chime while im actually dreaming

I stand up and run at full speed into the wall. It bothered my proff. and classmates for a while but now they don't sit near me any more.



Or not.

I use the look at hands technique. All you really have to do is think a reality check. "Am I dreaming" and look around. Once you have that feeling you are dreaming it should be pretty easy to tell.

Originally Posted by Bizarre Jester

I use the look at hands technique. All you really have to do is think a reality check. "Am I dreaming" and look around. Once you have that feeling you are dreaming it should be pretty easy to tell.

most of the time, when i question if i'm dreaming, i am usually convinced that i'm not, until i do an RC like reading something twice, or looking at my hands...if i'm dreaming, there is usually something not quite right about my hands...a thumb is too short or something...