Hello DV! I am a 16 year old male, and I've been a lurker here for quite some time but just recently decided to take the plunge and make a real account. I hope to become a very involved member of this community as well as becoming an avid lucid dreamer.

Aside from the 3 or so natural lucid dreams I had when I was a child, I have yet to be successful in inducing a lucid experience intentionally. I use the DILD technique and occasionally drink some apple juice before hitting the sack.

I was just curious as to how long it took some of you more experienced members to induce your first lucid dream. Also, could somebody provide me some more detailed tips on the awareness thing besides the two main tutorials? I've already read them and attempt to practice extreme awareness but I feel as if somebody could explain what exactly should be going through my head when doing this.

Thank you in advance, and it's nice to finally be a member here!