I'm afraid to go to sleep.

**Niewbii** · 04-01-2012 10:18 PM

I have officially invested about 6-7 hours a day into trying to lucid dream.I have sleep problems now because I get close,but not close enough.Every time I take a break from clearing my mind and watching my dreams form.I either fall asleep or a wave of alertness goes over me.Like I was falling asleep,then woke up.I do this many times a night.The fact I have come from killing someone if they tried to disturb my sleep,to that in less than a week is amazing.I do know when I am toooo tired and need sleep,but then I will start thinking what if I miss my dream.Or you are already just lying here awake,not moving,I can try again.I have not sleep but like 8 hours in the past three days cause I am afraid I will miss the door to WILD.

**gab** · 04-01-2012 10:21 PM

Why don't you describe exactly what you do, maybe we can help?

**Arch** · 04-01-2012 10:23 PM

Moved to Attaining Lucidity. Please make your post clearer, it doesn't really make sense.

**melanieb** · 04-01-2012 10:28 PM

Welcome to DV!

To begin, sleep is the most important. If you are not getting good rest on at least a semi-regular basis you will increasue your levels of anxiety, and dreaming won't be easy, let alone your ability to function during the day.

A suggestion would be to try getting back in a sleep rhythm first, and clearing your mind of the worry that you won't dream or find lucidity. A local herbalist, pharmacy, or supermarket is a great place to start. Find some melatonin, a natural sleep-aid with no harmful side effects, and get some rest.

Spend free time during the day and before you go to sleep clearing your head of what bothers you, whether it be daily tasks or worries about sleep. Tell yourself you will relax.

At night, after getting back on a normal sleeping pattern, remind yourself not to worry as you go to sleep. Practice relaxing breathing and let your mind fill with colors, random images, or thoughts that relax you, basically anything peaceful. Let this happen naturally!

Keep yourself to a schedule. Set it down and stick to it. This will help your body get in a sleep/wake pattern that feels natural. This will help a lot in getting the rest you need and finally return to working on your lucid techniques.

Check back in two weeks! See if you have made any progress.

**faceonmars** · 04-06-2012 01:39 AM

I would remind myself that learning to induce a lucid dream is a process. It should be incorporated in your daily life and fit like an old pair of jeans. Becoming too aware (hyper-awareness) can negatively affect your ability to fall asleep ergo defeating the purpose. It's a balancing act between awareness and sleep-induction. Good luck to you!