Hi .. for a begginer and a first LD that's a lot going on in one night .. good job man !!It took me a long time to speak to my DG. It seems that you haven't tried to force anything and thats good. I am at a point now where if it happens it happens and I have around 2 to 5 LD every week. I had my first food experience this week. I saw some scones on a plate and thought .. Yes i have to try this . .. it was amazing .. so real and tasty. As for stabalizing .. when you feel excited start touching things, take in the detail. I have felt the rust on a nail, flakes of old paint, pieces of paper anything .. it works though. My biggest tip to anyone wanting to LD is to stay happy with yourself and environment during your waking life. I have a lot of stresses sometimes and my LD become non exsistant. I'm in an ok place mentally right now and i'm happy .. i'm having plenty of LD's. So glad you got your firs LD .. welcome and may you have many many more .. !!

Peace