Thread: need clarification on wild

I think it actually hurts the WILD process for some people if you stress yourself out by trying to stay too focused. If you are using the counting method, just do it as best you can. When you realize your mind has wandered, just start paying attention again but don't worry about it. It's really only a way to keep your mind awake anyway, so thinking about other things isn't a problem unless you let your mind wander TOO far and end up falling asleep

FYI... it is near impossible for most people to WILD at the start of a night's sleep. if you plan to do it at night, you should use a WBTB, so... especially if you are new at it... a WILD attempt would be best performed then... after 6-7 hours of good sleep first so you are trying it in ripe long-REM territory. you can also try it pretty sucessfully (from tut's here) during naps.

i personally love Seeker's tut:
http://www.dreamviews.com/community/...ead.php?t=9806

Originally Posted by analyst

FYI... it is near impossible for most people to WILD at the start of a night's sleep. if you plan to do it at night, you should use a WBTB, so... especially if you are new at it... a WILD attempt would be best performed then... after 6-7 hours of good sleep first so you are trying it in ripe long-REM territory. you can also try it pretty sucessfully (from tut's here) during naps.

I personally love Seeker's tut:
http://www.dreamviews.com/community/...ead.php?t=9806

I'll check out the tutorial in a sec.

I guess you're right though, but it's really hard for (like I've mentioned in another topic) since my brother sleeps right next to me. I can't set the alarm clock or it will wake him up and I would be a horrible person.

Would it be possible if I use a brainwave mp3 or something to do it before bed?

Originally Posted by theSheep

I'll check out the tutorial in a sec.

I guess you're right though, but it's really hard for (like I've mentioned in another topic) since my brother sleeps right next to me. I can't set the alarm clock or it will wake him up and I would be a horrible person.

Would it be possible if I use a brainwave mp3 or something to do it before bed?

Well, I think there are some alarm clocks that have headphone inputs, check yours, and see if you have any headphones.