I have just recently gotten into Lucid dreaming, and I have been attempting to WILD the past few nights with no avail.

Exactly, how important is it to awake before a WILD? (using the WBTB method) My past few failed attempts have been before awaking fully. I sometimes have the tendency to be unable to sleep after waking, and I often worry that if I fully wake, I won't be able to sleep at all, much less WILD.

My past few attempted WILDs have ended with me giving up after about 30 minutes, tired and worried I won't be able to sleep at all.

I guess I have two questions: Should I fully awake before a WILD, and should I continue to persevere after 30 minutes of absolutely no success?

I understand that a WILD isn't easy, and I still intend to continue!

Thanks for the help!