Anyone good with DEILDs? I need advice!

**ber5897** · 12-29-2012 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by gab

For me, DEILDing is more of a chance event.

What do you mean by this? Do you mean that it only works some of the time for you? Is it an unreliable technique?

**Nexi** · 12-29-2012 11:59 PM

Originally Posted by ber5897

Is it an unreliable technique?

If you do it correctly, then it's very reliable. As gab said, you have to stay still while attempting one. From my experiences, I normally realize I'm dreaming as the dream is fading and stay completely still, without opening my eyes. Within seconds I start either hallucinating or go straight into another dream. If you awake yourself too much, or become very aware that you're simply lying in bed, then it won't work.

**gab** · 12-30-2012 12:47 AM

Originally Posted by ber5897

What do you mean by this? Do you mean that it only works some of the time for you? Is it an unreliable technique?

I mean that I personally can't just have a DEILD when I decide to. I have to wait for the right moment to happen - when I wake up just barely, don't move, remember what to do and manage to not wake up any more until I enter a dream.

DEILD is a great technique and one of my favorites.

Here is another thing. Although theoretically it should work when you wake up from a regular dream, for me it worked so far ONLY if I woke up from a LUCID dream. Perhaps because when you lucid, you are aware before you get the automatic urge to open eyes and move upon awakening. So even before you wake up, you already know not to move and that's when it's easier. And here is where experience from WILDing - keeping your mind aware while body is asleep comes in handy.

You can have a DEILD either after DILD or WILD, so I would also recommend you keep practicing for either one of them and be ready for a moment when the conditions are great for a DEILD.

And none of the techniques are 100% reliable, since there is so many components that have to be just exactly right for you to get a lucid. But with some practice, perseverance, excitement and intent you have a great chance to get very good at it. Good luck.