Thread: A Couple Questions

Hey Hmmm,

First, congrats on your lucid dream

Now, when you wake up, are you making sure to lie completely still and take a minute to recall your dreams? Sometimes those who are new to this think it's more important to start jotting things down right away but don't realize that if you don't take the time to recall where you just were, you'll quickly forget.

It is technically possible, I suppose, to have a lucid dream but forget about it in the morning. Personally, though, I think it would be unlikely. First because a lucid dream would be so intense to me that I would likely awake straight from it, and doubt I could forget such an experience. Second, our dream cycle lasts longer as the night progresses. So, it's more likely to have a lucid in the early hours of the morning. Those dreams are much easier to recall than the earlier shorter dreams.

Just keep at it, you're on the right track. Once you get lucid, your next task is to learn how to make your lucidity last longer.

Thanks for the pointer. Also I have one more question. How long should I wait before attemting a WILD?

There's really no set time-period. I would just recommend getting a better grip on what lucid dreaming feels like first. There will be sensations during WILDing that you'll benefit from having some familiarity with sleep, dreams, and lucidity itself.