Getting Lucid Dreaming Down...

[GibsoNorth]

So I heard about lucid dreaming about 6 months ago. I had one that night that I hear about it, and it was awesome. I reader he'd it like crazy the next month, kept a dream journal, did reality checks, and had a few lucid dreams. I kind of just forgot about it after those few months, but now that 9Gag post has everybody who just heard of it thinking their gonna get a WILD their first try. Well, I've tried WILDs before and was never successful, I usually fell asleep sometime during the hypnagogic images. Although i do actually enjoy it up to there . Anyways, I'm trying again and I was wondering if anyone had any tips for me that might actually help? I don't want to focus separately on MILD, because I get those eventually once I "practice". So... WILD tips for me and talk. Q

[gab]

The best way to WILD is with help of WBTB. You should stay up, until you think clearly, but you still sleepy (anywhere from 5 min to 1 hour). Then you lay down and wait for either HI or some sensations and enter a dream. If you fall asleep during HI, maybe you didn't stay up long enough for WBTB. I say my mantra to stay aware, but sometimes also fall asleep. But if you also practice MILD, you have a good chance of having DILD. Let us know how it goes and ask, if you have question. Good luck

[OpheliaBlue]

Hey Gibso, welcome to DreamViews! If you're really interested in learning how to WILD, here's a link to a fantastic tutorial: WILD Tutorial The idea is to go from awake to a dream without losing awareness. But you're off to a great start if you're experiencing some hypnogogia. That's part of the transition phase of WILD, so you're on the right track!

[Arch]

In my opinion both practice and WBTB are vital, so keep at it.