Thread: Havent even been good at dreaming

So firstly, let me start by saying I don't normally dream. I go to sleep around 12-2AM, get knocked out within 10 minutes, and wake up at 9-10 AM and remember nothing. (I even tried to just keep my eyes closed, lay in bed, and just try to remember.... nothing). I even had a "Dream Journal" out and ready to write in, but I had nothing to come up with.

I do smoke green every day, and i have read on Reddit that it takes the lucidity out of your dreams completely. But should it stop you from dreaming period? (I will quit if necessary to dream or LD)

Okay, now onto my LD questions:

I have read the wiki on LD'ing, and have 4 RC's that I'm doing when I wake up, and every few hours that i remember.

1. Turn Supersayian (obviously)
2. Finger in palm
3. Telekinesis (moving objects with my mind)
4. Breathing through my nose when its blocked

I genuinely believe that I can do all of these things when I RC (in reality), which i read is VERY important.

The method I want to try is MILD since its the 'beginner' method, but I read that the FILD is working for a lot of people as well. Which method would be best?

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So for now I'm just practicing my RC's and trying to dream normally not even lucid... Is there anything I'm doing wrong or can even change?

I already know what to do when I am 'dreaming' but I can't even get that far...

Originally Posted by Justos

So firstly, let me start by saying I don't normally dream. I go to sleep around 12-2AM, get knocked out within 10 minutes, and wake up at 9-10 AM and remember nothing. (I even tried to just keep my eyes closed, lay in bed, and just try to remember.... nothing). I even had a "Dream Journal" out and ready to write in, but I had nothing to come up with.

I do smoke green every day, and i have read on Reddit that it takes the lucidity out of your dreams completely. But should it stop you from dreaming period? (I will quit if necessary to dream or LD)

Okay, now onto my LD questions:

I have read the wiki on LD'ing, and have 4 RC's that I'm doing when I wake up, and every few hours that i remember.

1. Turn Supersayian (obviously)
2. Finger in palm
3. Telekinesis (moving objects with my mind)
4. Breathing through my nose when its blocked

I genuinely believe that I can do all of these things when I RC (in reality), which i read is VERY important.

The method I want to try is MILD since its the 'beginner' method, but I read that the FILD is working for a lot of people as well. Which method would be best?

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So for now I'm just practicing my RC's and trying to dream normally not even lucid... Is there anything I'm doing wrong or can even change?

I already know what to do when I am 'dreaming' but I can't even get that far...

First of all, you will be dreaming, just not remembering them! try keeping a dream journal to improve your recall. You mentioned you couldnt think of anything to write, i would suggest just writing 'Nothing remembered.' the act of writing gets you used to it.

Yes, weed can reduce REM sleep, which is vital to lucidity. Although it increases REM rebound, which can increase the chances of lucid dreams. Confusing, I know.

RCs are all well and good, but you should practice awareness alongside them, questioning reality and putting some thought into it rather then mindlessly or casually doing the RCs. (i'm not saying you are, just trying to advise)

As for methods, it varies per person, just try what you think would suit your lifestyle, and change / add or adapt as you encounter problems.

And best of all, be patient! It can take a long time to get your first LD but it will all be worth it, so keep positive!

I have the same problem as you too. I normally go to sleep at 2am on weekends and I wake up around 10am, the problem is that I don't wake up in the middle of the night when I go to sleep late, if thats the same with you, that would be the problem, as the longer you sleep the more of a chance you would forget your dreams. What you could do is set an alarm clock to wake you up after 4-6 hours of sleep and see if you remember it, remember to say a mantra before you go to sleep such as "I remember my dreams". Also try eating a banana for bed, this usually gives me better dream recall. I suggest you check this out if you haven't already as its very helpful. Dream Recall

thanks both of you for the great responses. Im going to continue working on trying to just dream for now.

Tonight im going to set an alarm half way into my sleep, wake up, and then go back to bed. Il let you know how it goes!

What are RCs jw I'm a noob

What are RCs jw I'm a noob

Considering the amount of time you sleep, you do have dreams but probably shorter because of shorter REM periods. If you managed to wake up from a dream, there will be a higher chance of remembering it too.

Originally Posted by GanjaKing

What are RCs jw I'm a noob

RCs are reality checks. Things people do in non-lucid dreams to check if they are dreaming. If the reality check works, you become lucid because you realised you're in a dream as some things don't work properly in dreams.

Here's an example of some: Lucid Dreaming/Induction Techniques - Wikibooks, open books for an open world

Woah guys! I haven't been able to dream in a while, but i actually have something to write down now! thanks for the tips.