Holding Breath V.S. Pinching Nose

[hankwheels]

Sometimes if I'm busy using my hands for something and I don't really have time to pinch my nose... would it be possible simply to HOLD YOUR BREATH as a reality check??? This would be easier... I don't think holding your breath would be possible in your dreams as this could suffocate you.

[Silent_Lucidity]

Perhaps, but it would take a while before you notice anything. Reality checks better be "instant", telling you right away if you're dreaming or not.

[Cimbop]

wouldnt you simple breathe through your nose in your dream?

[hankwheels]

wouldnt you simple breathe through your nose in your dream? in that case, the holding your breath reailty check would fail... lol

[FreeOne]

i tried holding my breath in a dream and after about 5 seconds air was forced through my mouth. I couldnt have stopped from breathing if i tried. I thought it was an alright rc, but i like the nose rc better.

[StephenT]

How you breath, I read, controls how you breath in real life. So if you are lucid and decide to start taking deap breaths or breathing very rapidly, you will do the same in real life. I did this in my lucid last night. So holding your breath should go along with the same concept. Because I could hold my breath when I tried to last night.

[kogatojr]

in that case, the holding your breath reailty check would fail... lol I try and breath through a closed mouth. That's what I do for RCs. It doesn't require your hands.

[Clairity]

You could always try pushing your tongue through your front teeth as a reality check.

[Taiji X]

I try and breath through a closed mouth. That's what I do for RCs. It doesn't require your hands. that's genius. takes almost no effort at all. im replacing nosepinch