Thread: A few questions from a beginning Lucid Dreamer.

I just discovered the idea of Lucid Dreaming, and I am interested in starting it. I've read a little on the forums so far, and I have a few questions I would really appreciate if you guys could answer.

1. Is it possible to Lucid Dream right after you go to sleep?
2. How can I Lucid Dream while maintaining enough sleep (I have to wake up at 5:45 every morning for school)?
3. Is there anywhere on the forums where I can find a guide of all the different LD terms? (E.g. WILD, DILD, LD)
4. I'm not exactly sure how to word this, but I want to be able to dream more. I know that you always dream, but I want to be able to experience the dream. I'm not talking about remembering the dream afterwards when you wake up, but actually during the dream.
5. Is keeping a dream journal essential for Lucid Dreaming?
6. Is there anywhere you would recommend me checking out as I begin my journey into LDing?
7. Are there any side effects, or anything kind of "scary" that happens while attempting to LD?
8. Will LDing cause me to sleep past my alarm in the morning?
9. Is there anything else important I need to know?
10. Why exactly do you Lucid Dream?

Sorry for the "few" questions I have (lol)! Thanks for any feedback!