I am having problems getting into a dream while "awake". I can get very relaxed, even to the point where I can't feel my body. Everything is numb and I've tested this by quickly trying to get up and walk. My arms and legs are rubber and can't support me.

Sometimes I even feel my body tingle, a rumble in my ears, and my face twitching.

It drives me crazy because I can quickly get to this point and sometimes I feel like I'm so close. I have tried several nights, some of them end when I get up at 6:00 AM after no sleep and no dreams.

Then I start my day tired and run down.

Any advice?