Thread: [WILD] What am I doing wrong?

I lay in the most relaxed position on my bed (On my back, with fore-arms under my pillow), Saying in my head 1....I will lucid dream and I lay there for about 1 hour and 45 when only my [fore]arms are numb and have that tingling feeling.

The problem is my [real] eyes keep opening and I have to shut them. I also can't seem to properly enter a dreaming state.I see a few splotches of color, but no imagery or noise.

That numbness is very likely from lack of circulation. I'm not even a novice on the subject, but I know when I've failed WILDing, my arms go numb from a lack of circulation instead of sleep paralysis.

Originally Posted by TheKing

That numbness is very likely from lack of circulation. I'm not even a novice on the subject, but I know when I've failed WILDing, my arms go numb from a lack of circulation instead of sleep paralysis.

I've always slept like this so that shouldn't be it.

Originally Posted by juvenilepunk

I've read several guides and the majority of them say "attempting to induce sleep paralysis at night is like fighting an uphill battle". Meaning you should not be attempting to induce sleep paralysis during your normal bed time hours, you need to set an alarm early in the morning and when you wake up attempt to not move and then try.

Oh, so that was the problem.

Originally Posted by LurkerInShades

I've always slept like this so that shouldn't be it.



Oh, so that was the problem.

It could be, check the attaining lucidity section, there are a lot of great guides and people that can answer all of your questions.

It's not obrigatory to hear noises.
Imagine a dreamscene with tactile sensations. About the eyes problem, try to stay in a dark room for like 15 minutes before you try to WILD (if you are trying it before bed), or use a sleep mask.

I've read several guides and the majority of them say "attempting to induce sleep paralysis at night is like fighting an uphill battle". Meaning you should not be attempting to induce sleep paralysis during your normal bed time hours, you need to set an alarm early in the morning and when you wake up attempt to not move and then try.