When should I start attempting WILD?

[The_Patient]

Ive been focusing on improving my dream recall for about a week and I have remembered vivid dreams and sometimes only bits and pieces of dreams at least once every night except for one night. I was wondering if I should start trying to WILD or focus mainly on DILD? any suggestions?

[Snowy Egypt]

I like to tell newbies to start off with DILD first for 2 specific reasons. One; DILD is the technique that requires less prep, at least to me anyways. Two; Most noobs I see that start off with WILD and don't succeed tend to get discouraged REALLY fast about Lucid Dreaming. Most of all, it takes time, so if you have a low patience level, it's best you get it up. Also, seeing as you're already doing one of the steps for DILD, I'd say to just to that one first anyways. Of course, good recall is essential for ALL methods of Lucid Dreaming. Just start keeping a Dream Journal (unless you already have one) and you'll be on your way. OH! And to do Reality Checks, too. They come in handy as well.

[The_Patient]

Thanks! I have been keeping a dream journal since I started being interested in lucid dreaming about a week ago. I also agree with you on the point that WILD can cause discouragement because I actually started feeling that way. Thanks for the advice!

[Snowy Egypt]

My pleasure. If you need anything else answered, feel free to ask.

[adraw]

I would take these steps: 1. Dilds where you will learn a lot about your awareness in dreams 2. WBTB, where you will learn a lot about self motivation and willpower 3. WILD, where you will use your knowledge and learn how to be subtle enough to fall asleep - aware.

[shotbirds]

I hardly ever had DILDs but WILD can be frustrating trying to stay awake while sleeping :/. Sometimes you can get lucky and wake up in middle of the night and instantly get SP, happened to me twice.

[Snowy Egypt]

I would take these steps: 1. Dilds where you will learn a lot about your awareness in dreams 2. WBTB, where you will learn a lot about self motivation and willpower 3. WILD, where you will use your knowledge and learn how to be subtle enough to fall asleep - aware. Wow. That's awesome advise, adraw! I've never looked at it that way before.

[The_Patient]

I would take these steps: 1. Dilds where you will learn a lot about your awareness in dreams 2. WBTB, where you will learn a lot about self motivation and willpower 3. WILD, where you will use your knowledge and learn how to be subtle enough to fall asleep - aware. So does this mean that I should try to Dild until I have one dild, then work on wbtb until I get an Ld like this and then start trying to wild?

[adraw]

You wanted systematic approach? Thats the one, which seemed logical for me. Some people prefer frontal assault on all the techniques at the same time. It depends on your prefferences. Dont limit yourself. The techniques are not important as you will soon find out. The only one important is YOU doing the techniques. Simply... try DILD. If it works, use it. If not. try WBTB and MILD. The reason why I put WILD at last place is, becouse it is hard as hell for ME to achieve. But you may start with that. The most effective technique for me is WBTB and super motivation during that time. I got more than 90 percents of LDs that way. Its up to you. Simple answer to your original question would be: I dont know, when you should start attempting WILD, becouse I dont know you . Only you may know.

[Tweek]

Today I tried WILDing for a nap, I must admit I came closer than I ever have. Two times I fought through really bad toe cramps, and finally reached the hypnic jerk. Then nothing after that. I've got the right mindset to do it now and I actually know how after readinh BillyBobs tech for the first time.

[The_Patient]

Simple answer to your original question would be: I dont know, when you should start attempting WILD, becouse I dont know you . Only you may know. Thanks! I'm going to concentrate on one tech at a time until It works and then see which is most effective, thanks for the advice!

[Tweek]

I definitely think DILD might be a good place to start for 0 LDs. Then again, it depends all upon the individual.

[The_Patient]

Yep! DILD is the est starting tech! I just had my first LD last night with DILD!

[Snowy Egypt]

YAY!! CONGRATS!! What was it like? EDIT: Nevermind. I found the topic you posted.

[adraw]

Yep! DILD is the est starting tech! I just had my first LD last night with DILD! Hey ... Coool . How did the transition from non-lucid into lucid feel like?

[The_Patient]

Hey ... Coool . How did the transition from non-lucid into lucid feel like? It felt like snapping out of a daydream. As if I wasnt paying attention to someone and they called out my name to get my attention. It was amazing, everything was so clear and realistic even though it lasted for only a couple of seconds.