Thread: Eyes opening automatically?

Originally Posted by Jeff777

I don't think the problem is your eyes at all, merely your mind. If you were going to sleep naturally, would your eyes do this? I don't think so. I would spend more time relaxing myself and making sure I have sufficient amounts of sleep under my belt so that I am thoroughly relaxed (and yet mentally alert) enough to proceed with a WILD post-WBTB.

In addition to that info, this article I wrote up (involving problems with the eyes and other hurdles to jump over when WILD'ing) may help you as well. http://www.dreamviews.com/community/...d.php?t=43435&

Keep us posted and sweet lucids

I agree with this. It's probably a "too good to be true" impulse in the back of your head, creating self doubt and manifesting itself as a lucid dreaming obstacle.

Originally Posted by 44CalibreSunlight

I agree with this. It's probably a "too good to be true" impulse in the back of your head, creating self doubt and manifesting itself as a lucid dreaming obstacle.

Although it is in your head, I would say it's more a side effect of using this specific technique. Many forms of meditation work with your eyes open, so I don't think it is a stretch that keeping your body asleep while mind active will produce this result in some people.

It could also be another "Are you really asleep?" test as you learn to successfully use the technique.

Actually, I guess that is a good question for this thread. When you started using this tecnique, did this happen before the first time you were successful? Or did it only start to happen after you used the technique succesfully at least once?