How Do I Do Reality Checks?

**Astroraith** · 08-20-2010 05:47 AM

I'm not exactly sure how to do a reality check. Like, I know the basics and everything, but would someone please give me a list of what to do and when to do them?

**Armistice** · 08-20-2010 06:25 AM

Count fingers, try to push index finger through opposite palm, pinch your nose and try to inhale through nose

Pretty easy. Pick one... or do all three

**Astroraith** · 08-20-2010 06:34 AM

Is this while I'm awake or asleep?

**Waterknight** · 08-20-2010 07:41 AM

I think the idea is to do them while you are awake so tht it becomes habit and you will automatically do it in your dreams. Ive never done a reality check though I just get lucky and catch myself dreaming.

**Armistice** · 08-21-2010 01:16 AM

Do them when you're awake. However, you must be fully engaged and pay close attention. Jsut doing it isn't enough, you have to really be into it. I usually ask, "Am I dreaming?" while I do them

Some people do them every half hour of more often. I feel that doing them a lot will only have them carry over into a dream and you won't become lucid because they've become something normal you do. I usually do one once a day, if that, and really focus on it. That works for me, but try what you want until something seems to work. Pick an amount and stick with it for a few weeks. If you feel you need more, then increase it for a few weeks