Thread: Got waking up for DEILDing down, just don't know how to keep aware

I've been practicing DEILD for a couple of weeks now. I'm able to wake up when my auto-shutoff alarm rings, and most of the time stay still. But something weird happens. I'm aware of that for about 2-3 seconds. My heart is pounding and I get nervous. Then there is total blackness. And then I wake up the next time I wake up.

I don't know how I can keep myself aware to get into the dream.. I guess I keep falling asleep. How can I stay aware long enough?