Each time I have had an LD, it wasn't really classified as any of the techniques. I guess it could be considered MILD, but I'm not entirely sure.

When I get into bed, I slow my breathing before I repeat "I know I'm dreaming" to myself for a few minutes. Then I'll start to think of a certain someone or something I'd like to dream about until I fall asleep. On the rare occasions I do get an LD, it's not until after I have woken up and rolled over to go back to sleep.

Is that how it's supposed to work?