Hi guys

**extractor** · 02-06-2011 12:18 AM

Hi everyone,

Say hi to your newest member extractor.

I'm here because I'm really interested in lucid dreaming. Why am I interested in lucid dreaming? Well, I'm looking for a way to escape from reality and to use my imagination to create things, epic things (please correct me if lucid dreaming isn't the thing I need then).

I hope to have a good time around here and to learn a lot and to master the skill of lucid dreaming. How long would that probably take? And what are the must-read and most useful links on this site? (sorry I dont really now this site yet).

Anyways; Hi everyone.

**Burke** · 02-06-2011 01:41 AM

Hi and welcome to the forums!

Lucid dreaming sounds like the perfect thing to suit what you want. You can do anything in them, it's only limited by your imagination. As far as mastering it, I've been LDing for about a year and i have about 2 or 3 every week. Some people can have them every night after only a few months of practice. It varies on the person.

The wiki has everything you need to start off, but the best advice is to try out different induction techniques and start a dream journal. Improving your dream recall is very important so you don;t forget your Lucid Dreams which can happen. Wiki is here: Link

If you have any questions feel free to ask. People here are very helpful and happy to help anyone. Good Luck!

**Binsk** · 02-06-2011 01:43 AM

Hi Extractor! The first thing I have to say is:

Well, I'm looking for a way to escape from reality

No. Don't do it for this reason. It can cause a strong addiction to lucid dreaming and screw with your outlook on life. Unless, of course, you were merely referring to that as a means of entertainment (Like how watching a movie is an "escape" from reality). Basically if you are wanting lucid dreams because of an issue with your life and you want to "escape" from it, don't do it.

Ok, enough of that. Welcome to the forums, glad to have you aboard! Lucid dreaming can take various amounts of time, for some it only takes a few days to learn, for others (like myself) it took over a year to have my first lucid, and I still struggle greatly with having them. Must read? Hm... check out the tutorial section and get yourself familiar with the basics so you know what to do. The dream journal section is usually pretty good for boosting your excitement, there is nothing like reading someone's epic dream thinking of how you could be the next one to try something like that. Also, I personally like the "General Lucid Discussion" forums, as it is great for whenever you have an odd question, or just want to discuss something funky about lucid dreaming.

Anyway, you should explore the site a bit, get familiar with the basics of lucid dreaming, and you should be well on your way! Whenever you need help, just ask for it.