I had a similar experience while attempting a WILD for the first time, I kinda spazzed out though hehe.

Anyway, I was trying to pay attention to my breathing as my body lay still. Eventually I felt like my eyeballs would fall out and I felt disoriented. I became too excited as I felt vibrations and woke up feeling all sweaty. Through this whole ordeal, all I saw was blackness.

Now I'm working on the MILD since it appears to be working progressively for me. But after reading your post I could reconsider, thanks!

Oh about the reality checks. I've heard of so many different ways to RC but not the one we see in movies, shows, pop culture, and what not. I'm sure everybody has heard of the phrase "pinch me I'm dreaming". Doesn't that work? I don't think I really tried it before.