Thread: Need help deciding what method would be best for me.

Well due to the fact that you have no problem waking up in the night, you like Mantras, you have good dream recall, and you dislike RC's, I would recommend sticking with DEILD (Or a WBTB + WILD technique). Create a mantra that reminds you to remain still upon waking (if you can, but if you can't remain still its no big deal) and to maintain awareness while you fall back asleep. DEILD is a pretty simple, easy, and very effective method that I myself have seen the most success with. I'm like you in that only a few times I have had MILD's, however I do enjoy practicing throughout the day as far as my self awareness goes. But yeah basically just try to focus on DEILD, no matter what your experience in the past has been like, it seems like that is the best method for you. Although like you said, it's hard to decide for someone because only you can truly know. One last thing.... you don't need to necessarily put more "time" into LD'ing, but if there's one thing that's for sure, it's that LD'ing WILL COME with effort. So try putting a little more effort in if you think you can! Good luck and happy LD'ing!

Originally Posted by parkmeats

Well due to the fact that you have no problem waking up in the night, you like Mantras, you have good dream recall, and you dislike RC's, I would recommend sticking with DEILD (Or a WBTB + WILD technique). Create a mantra that reminds you to remain still upon waking (if you can, but if you can't remain still its no big deal) and to maintain awareness while you fall back asleep. DEILD is a pretty simple, easy, and very effective method that I myself have seen the most success with. I'm like you in that only a few times I have had MILD's, however I do enjoy practicing throughout the day as far as my self awareness goes. But yeah basically just try to focus on DEILD, no matter what your experience in the past has been like, it seems like that is the best method for you. Although like you said, it's hard to decide for someone because only you can truly know. One last thing.... you don't need to necessarily put more "time" into LD'ing, but if there's one thing that's for sure, it's that LD'ing WILL COME with effort. So try putting a little more effort in if you think you can! Good luck and happy LD'ing!

Very good points! The only problems I had with DEILD was that after waking up during the night from a dream naturally using the mantra, I would quickly fall asleep without much of a thought. And would you be so kind to suggest some mantras? The mantra I used when using DEILD was "I become aware of waking up after every dream."