Is this safe and effective or vice versa?

**Hogi** · 02-19-2012 04:13 AM

Hey all, I found an image supposedly helpful in lucid dreaming. My question is, though, is it really at all safe? Even so, is it effective in achieving lucidity? I say this because I haven't heard of exactly pleasant experiences with it.

For example, one who tried this felt like his limbs where slowly disjointing and detaching from his body before floating away when he tried this. Another felt like they got restless leg syndrome afterwards. I myself don't even like being paralyzed like this.

Has anyone tried this, is it safe and effective? Pros/Cons?

**dms111** · 02-19-2012 05:53 AM

The image is too small to read.

**Hogi** · 02-19-2012 06:35 AM

I'm sorry, I didn't even realize. Let me just type it out.

Some people say that some foods or meditation or sleeping with a quartz rock under your pillow will induce lucid dreaming. Although it may be possible, I found this the quickest way for someone to begin lucid dreaming on the first attempt.

Lay down to sleep, this works best if you're extremely tired. Lay on your back with your arms at your side and your eyes closed. STAY PERFECTLY STILL. You must stay awake. Your brain will begin sending signals to your body to see if you're ready to sleep. These signals include getting an itch, changing your body position, waiting to blink or move your eyeballs (remember your eyes should be closed). YOU MUST IGNORE ALL OF THESE IMPULSES. After about 20-30 minutes you will feel a weight on your chest, you may even hear weird noises. You are now in sleep paralysis. If you open your eyes you will begin to hallucinate (dream with your eyes open) and you will not be able to move your body. Your body is completely asleep. Now that you're aware you're dreaming, you can shut your eyes and begin to dream instantly. You will be fully aware you are dreaming and can now (with some practice) control your dreams.

(The rest is small tips for making the dream longer and testing the dream.)

**Puffin** · 02-19-2012 07:34 PM

That's called a WILD (wake induced lucid dream). Many people practice it, some even on a daily basis; it's entirely harmless. You're falling asleep like normal, except that you're conscious as you fall asleep and enter the dream. The hallucinations experienced during sleep paralysis can be unnerving at times - you might hear bangs, crashes, feel a presence in the room... but that's probably the "worst" part of it.

**Hogi** · 02-20-2012 04:18 AM

Interesting. I didn't know there was an exact name for the technique. I have been, however, researching said technique much. It seems it can be rather frightening during the period in which you are paralyzed. Some report figures even being seen and hearing demonic like voices. I'm not sure if I should go through with it now. Is there any way to lessen these effects when paralyzed?

**Mancon** · 03-11-2012 05:25 PM

Hi Hogi.

WILD is my main technique for lucid dreaming. I have been doing it for a long time and love it. It is completely safe. Some people do have one or two scary experiences with it, but it isn't scary every single time you try. For me it is actually pretty peaceful. If you expect SP to be scary, it most likely will be. I recommend you try it and if you don't think it's for you try another technique. I also recommend you check out my WILD Guide. You can find a link to it in my signature.