I have been trying to LD for a good half a year or so. I have tried a wide range of techniques, and some seem to work just to the point where it feels like I am about to attain lucidity, and then everything starts to decline again. These "spikes" have been going off and on monthly. It seems when I am really motivated, I get so close, and then everything stops after a few nights. What am I doing wrong? Am I not motivated enough? Am I expecting results too fast?

I'm extremely frustrated with myself...