First Timer

[jimjim1415]

So I have been at it for a couple days now now dream journal and recalling all my dreams and what not. Doing my reality test in the day and finally i had my first ever lucid dream last night. I realized i was in a dream because i have writing on my hands before i go to bed and when i looked at it the letters continued to change thus sparking my realization i was dreaming and that was awesome as soon as i figured that out i tried to do the first thing cool i could that was flying it seemed as though i was more floating because the wind tended to take me where it wanted to go. Is this normal for the first time not complete control some what of an introduction to the experience i felt like i was in control and yet it seemed like i still was following someone else directions it was amazing and i ended up with some kids i haven't seen in years but is this normal first experience is testing the limits before you have complete control? And i false awoken after meeting up with my friends i could feel myself leaving my lucid dream and slip into what i though was being awake but it was another dream any advice or things i should know?

[Amethyst Star]

First off, welcome to DV! We're glad you joined us and we look forward to hearing more from you in the future. Let us know if you have any questions and feel free to browse this site for any information you might require. First LD? Awesome! As far as not having 100% control, that's completely normal. In my first LDs, I had very little control and the dreams were rather short. In my NLDs, I've flown quite a bit, though there was a point where it seemed very difficult for me and I would "soar" (get up high and then float to the ground) rather than actually fly. I've become better at it (regaining my old ability), but it's just taken time. Just keep at it and you'll be having awesome LDs before you know it. As far as False Awakenings, one way to guard against those is to do a reality check (plug your nose and try to breathe; try to push a finger through your other hand; check the time on a watch a couple times) whenever you wake up. If you get in a habit of doing that, you'll probably catch yourself dreaming more often. Let us know if there's any questions you might have. Again, congratulations on the LD and best of luck in the future! -Amé

[jimjim1415]

Thank you for the help its been 3 days now and for 2 of them i have lucid dreamt where the one between day i realized i was dreaming and awoke directly after it this dreaming world is amazing i cant wait to fully understand the potential it has to offer i need to just relax and accomplish what i want to do.

[ninja9578]

Don't worry that you woke up right after, you just got exciting. That usually happens the first couple times, but as you progress, your dreams will get longer and more realistic. Keep at it

[jimjim1415]

Thanks i keep going at it i have heard that B6 vitamins will help is this true and if so when should i take them in the morning afternoon or night?

[Amethyst Star]

B6 has helped some people. Personally, it gives me more energy without causing me to crash. Some people take it before going to bed, but personally I find that if I take it before I go to sleep, I'll wake up in the middle of the night and not be able to fall back asleep. If I do take it for dreaming, I usually take it in the middle of the night. If you want to try B6, find out for yourself when you should take it, but I wouldn't use it as a crutch to help recall dreams. Just see how it works for you. That's just my take on it.