Thread: My first (terrifying) attempt at a WILD lucid dream

When I first discovered lucid dreams, I was impatient to have my first one, and immediately searched the internet for "how to have a lucid dream tonight guaranteed." What I discovered was the WILD lucid dream. The article I read through instructed the dreamer to lay down in a position that was comfortable, but not so comfortable that the person would instantly drop off to sleep. Eagerly I hurried to bed. I chose to sleep on my back with my arms by my sides. I laid in bed for what seemed like a long time. Then a pleasant drowsiness washed over me. Dim kaleidoscopic patterns began playing across my vision, even though my eyes were closed. Simultaneously, my body began overwhelmed with strong vibrations, like I was encased in an extra powerful massaging chair! A loud buzzing filled my ears! I was terrified! The article I had read earlier hadn't mentioned any of this! I was only eleven when this happened; you can imagine how frightened I was! I vaulted out of bed and ran to cuddle with my mother before anything else happened.
The reason I am starting this thread is because I am wondering if, in reality, I was headed in the right direction. Truthfully, I was 80% sure at the time, that I was being possessed, and I have never dared to attempt a WILD dream again. Is this strange experience actually good and normal? If you are experienced with WILD lucid dreams, I would greatly appreciate it if you could share some of your wisdom with me. Thank you very much for reading my post. I hope you didn't find it too droll. Please have a lovely afternoon.
~Caroline Clementina