Thread: TheBigZ Workbook

Originally Posted by paigeyemps

Ah awesome! Let me know how it goes. Also, yeah, I've been MIA on the forums for a bit, went on a vacation, but I'm back now

Oh thats really awesome where did you go? If you dont mind me asking that is

UPDATE: Im Attempting 2 WILDS this weekend and a few questions have come to mind i read in one tutorial that useing your phone was a big no no but if i used my phone to read up and remember some WILD techniques would that still count as being forbidden? :S and also ive noticed whilst WILDING in my older attempts i begin counting then will reach about 60 but then i can no longer keep track of numbers as i feel sleepy and fall away into sleep how would i be able to combat this?
I havent unfortunately gotten the chance to write out my lucid goals so i will free up sometime put my mind to it and write myself a decent plan

There are no set rules with any technique. It's not exactly 'forbidden', it's just that for most people, it has an undesired effect. But it's always different for everyone, and the best way to know what works is to try everything. As for the electronics usage, the main reason (i think) is the exposure to light. See, when we are exposed to light, our body immediately decreases production of melatonin, which is the chemical that naturally makes us sleepy. This is why we naturally feel sleepier at night, since we are less exposed to light so melatonin increases, and we feel sleepier. Anyway, even I use electronics during WBTB, i just make sure to keep the brightness really low, and avoid turning on any other light sources in the house. This is true for many other lucid dreamers, so don't be afraid to try it as it may not even ruin your attempts. The worst that could happen is that it will keep you up, but then you'd learn not to do it next time. Win-win. Plus, using that WBTB time to read about lucid stuff could potentially help get you into the right mindset.

Regarding the counting and drifting off, i would suggest using another WILD anchor—perhaps white noise, breathing, mantras, or visualization, whichever you prefer. Some anchors work better so it's best to try them out and see which suits you and helps you stay aware more.

Lastly, my vacatiooon... Well I went to this other island in my country, it's called Palawan. You can do a quick google images search to see what it looks like (ignore the blue people that show up in the results lol)