I usually wake naturally after every REM cycle. What would be the best method for me to LD?

**blueblue79** · 11-08-2015 09:51 PM

I used to have LDs semi-frequently before I took a long break from lucid dreaming. Since coming back I haven't had a lucid dream yet, and I think my sleep cycle/brain/everything is very different from how it was 6 years ago as I grew up during this time. I used to be able to FILD into a dream if I didn't move after waking up and also had quite a few DILDs, but it seems now I always fall asleep before it works (and I do RC when I wake up). If you were a professional LD advisor what would you suggest to someone who wakes up naturally about 5-6 times a night or after every REM cycle? I've had luck using a DJ app and MILD to increase my recall

**dolphin** · 11-08-2015 10:21 PM

Go for DEILD when waking up. If DEILD doesn't work, go for a WILD. If that doesn't work, you'll still have a chance for a DILD.

**Goldenspark** · 11-10-2015 11:18 PM

What dolphin said, but if you are like me, you might find that DEILD just doesn't work because you have woken and the REM cycle has ended.
WILD might then require you to wait an hour for your brain chemistry to return to that of the REM state. That's what I'm experimenting with just now, I. E. Just accepting that WILD will take a while!