Caution
The instructions with my TENS machine states that you should not sleep with the device on. I have searched on the internet for any possible dangers that can happen when sleeping with a TENS device switched on, and the only problem I read documented is falling asleep and accidentally changing the settings and receiving an uncomfortable electric shock. There are various accounts online of people using their TENS machine as an aid to help them to get to sleep. The TENS instruction manual gives specific advice on what people should not use a TENS device (people with pacemakers, heart problems and pregnant women etc.). Finally, (and I don’t want to go all “dad” on you) it should be said that, if anyone wants to experiment with a TENS machine and doubts that they can safely use it, they should consult a doctor. If anyone is aware of possible dangers I’d be glad to hear from them.
Specifics on my TENS device
I use a Boots’ TENS machine
This device has a built-in timer (that can be set to, 15, 30, 45 and 60 minutes). The setting I use is “C” setting (which gives a “pulsing” sensation).
My additional practices
I have been doing these additional, standard LDing practices up to and throughout September. Without doubt, they have contributed to my ability to become lucid:
I RC throughout the day at certain places and whenever I see anything strange.
I do daily prospective memory exercises (as outlined by Stephen LaBerge in ETWOLD).
I update my DJ daily.
WILDs
Those who can WILD will be familiar with the use of anchors to achieve WILD success. Personally, I have never been able to deliberately WILD (My WILDs occurred by accident). I have found that this TAWBTB approach works fine to induce DILDs/MILDs. If WILDers experiment with this approach, I’d like to hear their experiences and results.
Experiments I want to try
I want to experiment with different durations of the stimulus (my TENS unit allows me to set the timer for 15 minutes, 30 mins, 45 mins and one hour.)
If a stimulus is set at low levels it may be possible to fall asleep, dream and then recognise the stimulus as a “cue” in a non-lucid. That’s something I want to experiment with eventually.
I want to experiment with setting one level of the stimulus for the first fifteen minutes (a high level, to absolutely guarantee that I don’t fall asleep), and another level for the remaining 45 minutes.
I want to try different waking times (at the moment I wake at 4am)
If, in the future, I do manage to find a way to WILD deliberately, I would like to see how this TAWBTB approach affects my WILDing attempts.
I need to experiment with different settings on the TENS unit.
(To date, I am still experimenting to find the ideal intensity of pulsing.)
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