I attempted to induce a lucid dream using the WILD technique this morning, but I was unsuccessful. I counted as I fell asleep, then I started hearing a repetitive noise and I figured the WILD process was working. After a moment, my eyelids started twitching, but I didn't worry about it since I had read on the message board that someone else had the same experience. I was happy that the technique appeared to be working, but I didn't see any imagery accompanying the eyelid twitching. Eventually, the twitching and the noise stopped after I had counted past 100, so I tried opening my eyes to see if I was dreaming, but I performed a few reality checks and I determined that I was awake.

Now that I actually have some experience practicing the WILD technique, I have a few questions about it.

Is it common to experience eyelid twitching when attempting the WILD technique? If so, for how long?

Do I have to imagine my own imagery, or should it appear without my willing it to?

If my eyes stay closed during the entire process, how do I know when I'm dreaming?

Should I open my eyes when I think I'm dreaming, or should I stay completely motionless until I see some dream imagery?