Thread: Ways to have an LD

Hi, welcome to Dreamviews!

Normally I'd suggest you use the search function, but you're new here. :p

There are quite a few techniques, and in the end you will likely only use a few regularly. I suggest going to the Tutorial Section, as well as the Attaining Lucidity section for guides.

For beginners, try using Reality Checks throughout your day. This will hopefully induce your dream-self to begin them while dreaming. Also, keep a dream journal to improve Dream Recall (this is a very important step in LD'ing!)

As far as actual techniques go, DILD (Dream Induced Lucid Dream-- becoming Lucid mid-dream.) will likely be the source of most LD's. This ties in with the Reality Checking.

Definitely try WBTB (Wake Back To Bed), which is basically waking up mid-sleep.

You can try MILD (Mnemonic Induced Lucid Dream) after WBTB, which involves recalling your last dream, and imagining it Lucid. http://www.dreamviews.com/community/...ead.php?t=1885

FILD (Finger Induced Lucid Dream) is a great start, which involves a (very) slight finger motion while falling asleep after WBTB. http://www.dreamviews.com/community/...ad.php?t=36683

The above are all good things to try, but I feel I should mention WILD (Wake Induced Lucid Dream) before someone points out that I 'forgot.'

WILD is considered quite a bit more advanced than most other techniques, but it usually the most reliable. It involves staying alert while your body 'goes to sleep,' so to speak. It can intimidate most newcomers, as you experience strange sensations that can frighten some. There are some great tutorials on this site regarding WILD. Just do a quick search and you'll find several helpful guides.

Try some of the mentioned, and you'll find yourself on your way towards Lucidity.

Good luck!