im glad im talking to other newbies. i just finished registering. i tried to have a lucid dream last night. it didn't work out to well. it started out lucid but i guess i got ditracted and fell into an unconscience dream state.
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im glad im talking to other newbies. i just finished registering. i tried to have a lucid dream last night. it didn't work out to well. it started out lucid but i guess i got ditracted and fell into an unconscience dream state.
Hey, welcome to DV. =D
Puffin's Beginner's Guide To Lucid Dreaming is a great place to start learning about lucid dreams. You should also browse the Tutorial section when you get the chance, it's full of information, tips, and in-depth guides. On top of that, you can also visit the DV Academy for further guidance - the DVA Professors will teach you everything you'll ever need to know about lucid dreaming.
You might also want to get into the habit of performing reality checks (maybe two or three) throughout your day, you'll eventually start doing them in dreams and become lucid. I usually count my fingers but feel free to look up other methods and see which works best for you. I'd also recommend keeping a dream journal; regularly recording your dreams is a great way to improve to improve recall and you'll be able to notice common themes and patterns which can further help you attain lucidity.
We also have an off-topic section as well where you can discuss anything from books, movies, tv shows, philosophy, current events, etc so be sure to visit that part of the forum as well. If you ever get bored or need to kill time, visit Senseless Banter. It's full of nonsensical threads like forum games and the SB frequenter's are a friendly bunch so feel free to drop in sometime. We also have an IRC Chat Server which can be found near the top of the forum index. 'tis lulz.
That happens to me too sometimes, you've just got to remember to constantly remind yourself that you're dreaming. A simple "This is a dream" is usually enough to keep you on top of things. Congratz on the lucid btw, was it your first?Quote:
Originally Posted by shaquisha
yes it was my first time. i read about lucid dreaming in a book and looked up online. now im here. thanks for the advice i'll use it tonight
Hi shaquisha :) welcome to dreamviews! If you have any questions feel free to PM me...good luck!
Welcome to DV, shaquisha. :)
Congrats on your first lucid. Here's to many more.
Welcome to Dreamviews, shaquisha!
Congrats on the lucid! It counts as one even though you may have fallen unconscious again, even within a matter of seconds. And there's nothing about lucid dreaming that a little practice won't improve! Distractions are a common way to lose your awareness in a dream, so before going off to fly or do something equally fun, be sure to stabilize the dream. Rub your hands together, look around you, take in the sights and smells. Listen to see if there's any noise.
And I see you're starting to keep a dream journal, which is good. Get into the habit of writing as many details from dreams as you can; even if you're just walking down the street in a dream, try to remember what time of day it was, if there were cars driving by... Little by little, your recall will get better and lead to more vivid dreams.
If you have any questions involving LDing, recall, or anything else, feel free to post or send me a PM! There's many other helpful members that are willing to lend a hand, too.