Was this Hypnagogic imagery?

**Solarflare** · 01-30-2011 04:36 PM

So i was trying a WILD the other day and i saw colour. There was large green blobs on the top coming down and center. And when it almost reached the bottom it surrounded another blob of darkness. Then the blob began shrinking and vanishing. This continued for about 5 minutes except at around the 4th minute the dark blob began overwhelming the green. I also began breathing VERY deeply and faster. It didn't turn lucid but was this hypnagogic imagery? I had no experiences of falling through the bed or whatever. I also had no sleep paralysis.

**aktw4** · 01-30-2011 04:42 PM

Maybe, I've never seen hypnagogic imagery before, but it's very possible your eyes were just open a smidge and letting in small blobs of light.

**Shadow27** · 01-30-2011 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by gameoverlord345

So i was trying a WILD the other day and i saw colour. There was large green blobs on the top coming down and center. And when it almost reached the bottom it surrounded another blob of darkness. Then the blob began shrinking and vanishing. This continued for about 5 minutes except at around the 4th minute the dark blob began overwhelming the green. I also began breathing VERY deeply and faster. It didn't turn lucid but was this hypnagogic imagery? I had no experiences of falling through the bed or whatever. I also had no sleep paralysis.

Yes that is early stage hypnagogia. you're getting closer.
My imagery actually developed into a full blown cathedral
scene with a blinding moon through the window on the
roof. It was amazing.

Also keep in mind you can get other senses from the hypnagogics.
I've heard some pretty weird shit and swear I smelled rotten eggs
when i was WILDing last night...

**Solarflare** · 01-30-2011 05:08 PM

actually, soon i opened my eyes and gave up. So i simply went back to sleep without trying. Except, i was sleeping SO lightly. I actually felt partially awake in the beginning of my dream. I was in a swimming pool with finding nemo characters. Then i soon was fully asleep. Was this Hypnagogia or a full blown dream?

**Shadow27** · 01-30-2011 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by gameoverlord345

actually, soon i opened my eyes and gave up. So i simply went back to sleep without trying. Except, i was sleeping SO lightly. I actually felt partially awake in the beginning of my dream. I was in a swimming pool with finding nemo characters. Then i soon was fully asleep. Was this Hypnagogia or a full blown dream?

I'd say full blown dream but if it was lucid in the beginning, I'd call it MILD as opposed to WILD

**Solarflare** · 01-30-2011 05:16 PM

nah..... no lucidity involved

**Shadow27** · 01-30-2011 05:30 PM

Then I'd say just a full blown non-lucid

**Solarflare** · 01-30-2011 05:35 PM

and another question... how long will it from closing my eyes to lucid dreaming during a WILD?

**Shadow27** · 01-30-2011 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by gameoverlord345

and another question... how long will it from closing my eyes to lucid dreaming during a WILD?

probably about an hour or two maybe three. Depends on how good you are at staying still.

**Solarflare** · 01-30-2011 10:52 PM

2 HOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i thought it would be like 10 minutes!!!!!! im not gonna wild SCREW THAT!!!!

lol

**Shadow27** · 01-30-2011 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by gameoverlord345

2 HOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i thought it would be like 10 minutes!!!!!! im not gonna wild SCREW THAT!!!!

lol

Believe me 2 hours is worth it. The experience is extremely rewarding... Not to mention your brain
provides a pretty little light show for your entertainment while you wait