Thank you SantaDreamsToo. I love your avatar

But I am not sure what to do when I am at that point. Honestly, I was falling a bit asleep. It takes a lot out of you to seriously stay awake the entire time. So I think I woke up consciously during the part of when I was sinking into REM and then when I got scared and became aware of my surroundings, even with my coaching, I woke up the rest of the way.

Again--I wonder--do you have to literally stay awake the entire time? Are you supposed to fall asleep eventually at the beginning of REM? I read somewhere that you shouldn't be conscious? Does anyone have any tips on this?

Thanks!!