the very first couple of times I was doing MILD I was definitely adding pressure to it all. However I've since found it works well at putting me to sleep without thinking about other things. By simply focusing on my goals and repeating them in my head, I fall asleep with these thoughts alone. It seems to have paid off as I had my first LD this afternoon. I can see how it would certainly add pressure to some people though, and ultimately hinder their ability to have an LD.