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    1. 07-16-2014 07:17 PM #1
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      Question Different methods or sticking to just one?

      Hello guys,

      I'm relatively new to lucid dreaming, never had one before. I'm keeping a dreamjournal and I'm doing RC's throughout the day. (Doing this for about a month now).
      So far I tried quite a few methods, including DEILD, FILD, MILD (Just repeating my mantra before I go to sleep and doing some visualisation about previous dreams.), combinated with WBTB. Now and then I also give WILD a try. I'm actually switching between methods, to find out what works best for me. Unfortunately, none of these attempts ended up in a lucid dream... Except for a DEILD (accidental) where I suddenly realised I was awake, so I kept my eyes closed and started seeing bright flashes and a face, compared with Auditory hallucinations (like someone squeezed a plastic bottle near my ear). I also felt the 'vibrations'. I got too excited and accidentally opened my eyes...

      Could you guys tell me what works the best for you, sticking to one method and practising it, or alternating between different methods, because it feels like I'm doing something wrong..
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    2. 07-16-2014 09:36 PM #2
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      You definitely want to stick to one method for a few weeks. It's often a common misconception in newcomers that trying a little bit of every technique will cause instant success. In reality, though, it can usually take a few weeks of dedication to a single method before it can start showing results.

      Try to pick a method that works well with your sleep routine. If you're a light sleeper and wake up several times during the night, try DEILD or FILD (a type of DEILD). If you're a heavier sleeper but don't mind setting an alarm for the middle of the night, try WBTB. If you're good at visualization, try WILD. And if you don't want to take two much time out of your sleep, try MILD. It really doesn't matter which method you use, just as long as you pick one and stick with it.
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    3. 07-16-2014 09:57 PM #3
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      Thanks for your reply!
      I guess I'm going to try WBTB with WILD since I have summer break so I can sleep as long as I want and don't mind to lose some sleep.
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