Thread: Is It Possible That Someone Can't LD??

Its just that I don't think I can. Ive tried forever. Yesterday I was so determined I stayed in an SP state for 4 hours. I maybe saw hallucinations. But I don't think they were. What I saw was more like a semi-clear daydream. Everything was black but I saw the picture in my head. Not behind my eyelids. It was no different than reading a book to me and seeing the scene in my mind. So it wasn't really hallucinations. I maybe heard something, but then again I don't think I did. Im taking the day off today, not even going to think about it. But Im starting to believe that I can't.

Originally Posted by iwishicouldld

..But Im starting to believe that I can't.

"If you think that you can or if you think that you can't, either way you're right"
-Henry Ford

Don't ever give up. I had been trying (literally) for YEARS before I had my first LD.. and I STILL haven't had another since then either. Do I let it get me down? Hell no.

We're the "instant gratification generation" if we can't have it immediately we give up even trying. Some things are worth waiting for & I believe LD'ing is one of those things. No matter how long it takes it will totally be worth while.

There's somebody's sig (I never remember who, dagnabbit) that quotes a Chinese proverb about something like "the urge to quit is greatest just before we achieve success" or something to that effect. Keep that in mind.

NEVER QUIT!!!!

As this Phydeaux_3 said, only you can decide whether its possible for you or not.

Originally Posted by Phydeaux_3

There's somebody's sig (I never remember who, dagnabbit) that quotes a Chinese proverb about something like "the urge to quit is greatest just before we achieve success" or something to that effect. Keep that in mind.

pj.

He's right (Phydeaux and pj). Maybe you should re-evaluate your methods tho; try something new? After some time off.

Originally Posted by Moonbeam

pj.

He's right (Phydeaux and pj). Maybe you should re-evaluate your methods tho; try something new? After some time off.

YEAH! PJ!!!

"The temptation to quit will be greatest just before you are about to succeed."
--Chinese Proverb

Thanks!

k. Thanks, Ill keep trying.

It's all right but have you ever tought that maybe you're trying TOO hard? sometimes its best to forget it just for 1 day or 2 and then with new energy try again

Originally Posted by iwishicouldld

k. Thanks, Ill keep trying.

thats good never give up, what you should do is take a cold shower around 5am, it works very well, at least 50% of the time or try deild or fild. just dont expect it wont happen, if you think it wont work it wont, if you think you will you will.

Maybe WILD isn't for you? I've nearly perfected my personalized DILD. With proper motivation, a consistent sleep schedule, and a reliable alarm, I can lucid dream whatever night I plan to (usually on weekends)... But that took time. Months. Seasons. You've been on this site for what, a few weeks? And you've only been trying WILD? WILD is very hard for some (... Me.), while it is the only way to lucid dream for others. Perhaps you're a DILD kind of person?

Branch out. If WILD doesn't work for you to the point you get discouraged... Try a different technique!

Originally Posted by iwishicouldld

Its just that I don't think I can. Ive tried forever. Yesterday I was so determined I stayed in an SP state for 4 hours. I maybe saw hallucinations. But I don't think they were. What I saw was more like a semi-clear daydream. Everything was black but I saw the picture in my head. Not behind my eyelids. It was no different than reading a book to me and seeing the scene in my mind. So it wasn't really hallucinations. I maybe heard something, but then again I don't think I did. Im taking the day off today, not even going to think about it. But Im starting to believe that I can't.

Your enthusiastic signature betrays your belief system. Work on that.

Originally Posted by iwishicouldld

Its just that I don't think I can. Ive tried forever. Yesterday I was so determined I stayed in an SP state for 4 hours. I maybe saw hallucinations. But I don't think they were. What I saw was more like a semi-clear daydream. Everything was black but I saw the picture in my head. Not behind my eyelids. It was no different than reading a book to me and seeing the scene in my mind. So it wasn't really hallucinations. I maybe heard something, but then again I don't think I did. Im taking the day off today, not even going to think about it. But Im starting to believe that I can't.

Hi and no I don't believe there is such a thing. U just need to tailor Ur own method to have them. The methods in the tutorials are the base but U'll have to modify them to suit the way Ur mind works. To make U feel a little better...I also had my doubts that I can't LD because I may have ADD. And that means I can't focus on anything for long or at all. But it means I'll have to have multiple methods to have LDs not just one and it needs to keep changing to maintain freshness or my mind will reject it. My quest to have them every night still stands....

IMJ

Originally Posted by iwishicouldld

Its just that I don't think I can. Ive tried forever. Yesterday I was so determined I stayed in an SP state for 4 hours. I maybe saw hallucinations. But I don't think they were. What I saw was more like a semi-clear daydream. Everything was black but I saw the picture in my head. Not behind my eyelids. It was no different than reading a book to me and seeing the scene in my mind. So it wasn't really hallucinations. I maybe heard something, but then again I don't think I did. Im taking the day off today, not even going to think about it. But Im starting to believe that I can't.

With that attitude, you're crippling yourself.


Take a step back, perhaps try a different approach and relax.

I find DILDs Easier than WILDs, just try find your own technique

Originally Posted by iwishicouldld

Yesterday I was so determined I stayed in an SP state for 4 hours.

Excuse my cheek, but is it really sleep paralysis you are in? 4 hours seem to be ridiculous, sleep paralysis is usually few fleeting moments on waking up or falling asleep.

-Tl