Is it supposed to take this long?

I'd like to start of by saying: Hello, and thanks for the warm welcoming. I'm a 16 year old boy from sweden and I have been trying to get a lucid dream for about a month now but with no result at all. All the time I have kept a dream journal and it is quite full now. I have also performed reality checks frequently, and I have been doing MILD and WILD. The most frustrating technique is without a doubt the WILD since I can lie there for hours without anything happening, and after awhile that kinda drives you nuts. My question is simply: Is it normal that it takes this long?

It completely depends on the person. Many people take a month or 2 to become lucid.

My advice: Is to CHILL OUT, relax, and it will come. Also, set goals...for instance, you will recall 3 dreams a night, and you WILL HAVE A LUCID DREAM by April 25th...

How much sleep are you getting? 8 hours is reccomended, you said that you are 16, so that shouldn't be that hard for you, being in high school.
Also, set your alarm for REM cycles...set it first for 5 hours into sleep, then in 90 minute cycles.
Any other technical questions, either ask, or PM me. :goodjob2:

Don't sweat it, it'll come.

:aphiusisonecrazySOB: Welcome Moetrix
http://www.dreamviews.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=16
check out the tutorials!!!!

Patience and dream journals are important!

Welcome to our happy home! :sunflower:

Like everyone else said, it varies, but is really worth it!

Welcome Moetrix.. Yep it does very with each distinct individual. But the desire must all be the same. You must want it in your heart and don't fret! whenever you don't achieve it just never give up. See ya around! :goodjob2:

Hi!

Welcome to the forums. LC is right, don't sweat, it'll come eventually. Everyone learns to do it at a different rate, but everyone has the capabilities of succeeding.

Good luck and if you have any further experiences you'd like to share or need more help, don't hesitate to pm me.

Oh my god! I can't believe it Squall! You didn't give Moetrix a banana! :shock:

This simply wont do. :banana:

Welcome to the DV forum Moetrix! :aphiusisonecrazySOB:

I see that Howetzer has already given you an Orange... http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/e/evileye.gif

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Originally posted by Aphius
Oh my god! I can't believe it Squall! You didn't give Moetrix a banana! :shock: *

This simply wont do. :banana:

Welcome to the DV forum Moetrix! :aphiusisonecrazySOB:

I see that Howetzer has already given you an Orange... http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/e/evileye.gif

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Shock and envy...hrm... :P