Thread: odd way of getting to sleep

Originally Posted by RedWolf997

Instead what i do is daydream in bead and slowly my subconcious takes over and it turns into a dream that is VERY unstable even the slightest jolt in the dream and i wake up from it still after 3 or so attempts my dream finishes and i drift into non-REM sleep.

That does sound akin to hypnagogia (after the daydreaming part) which is as you say is very unstable because once you 'notice' it then you sort of jolt awake.
Personally I do love to mess about in the hypnagogic state as I find it highly creative, albeit unstable as you rightly point out.
If you are trying for an LD using that technique, or any that you have read about, then it would best to try after about 5 to 6 hours of solid sleep, or after a morning WBTB rather than at the start of the night, because your REM periods are longest early morning which increases your chances of having an LD.
There are a lot of techniques which could be employed. It is finding one that best suits you and your lifestyle. There are various WILD techniques If you are interested in that route, however I cannot recommend an individual one as it depends on the person, nor am I conversant with that particular technique. (I mainly do DILD's myself.)
Good luck.

[QUOTE=RobStar;1930532]That does sound akin to hypnagogia (after the daydreaming part) which is as you say is very unstable because once you 'notice' it then you sort of jolt awake.
Personally I do love to mess about in the hypnagogic state as I find it highly creative, albeit unstable as you rightly point out.
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i never actually realize im dreaming i just trip in my dream and bam i am awake. if i try and remain aware nothing seems to happen. kind off annoying really.

Originally Posted by RedWolf997

i never actually realize im dreaming i just trip in my dream and bam i am awake. if i try and remain aware nothing seems to happen. kind off annoying really.

That 'trip' you refer to (correct me if I'm mistaken) sounds like the 'hypnic jerk' which is a natural occurence as you are trying to go to sleep. It is often accompanied by a 'falling' sensation, etc.

See: Hypnic jerk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

huh thanks i always wondered what that was called

any ideas on how to stay conscious while the transition happens