Ugh. You guys ever read in LaBerge's EWLD about how in REM sleep we no longer get external sensory input and use only internal sensory (our brain)? Well before I read that I used to be able to WILD without thinking about the feelings on my body but after reading it I can't seem to get my mind off of even the most subtle feelings. Like when I'm attempting WILD, I keep thinking about the feeling of air passing through my neck or voluntarily breathing when I should really let my mind do it on its own. It's really hard to keep my mind off them and if I do, I suddenly remember them again and on goes the cycle, soon I get frustrated and give up or fall asleep.

Has anyone had this problem and gotten over it somehow? Please help.