Just Though I'd May As Well Ask Some Questions

Well hello there everyone, I have only been trying WILD for roughly 5 nights now and have only had minor effects.

First attempt: I felt myself sinking and all I could think was "whoa, something is happening!" then I saw a bright white light, only to be disappointed by the fact that it was just a car outside.

Second attempt: Had quite a lot of rapid eye movement, otherwise nothing.

Third attempt: I had the 'old hag' disorder in the back of my mind and it threw me off for that night.

Fourth attempt: I felt pressure against my forehead and could have sworn something touched my face.

Fifth attempt: I heard maniacal laughing, that threw me off for the rest of the night.

Oh the method I am using is to lay still and ignore all of my body's signals to move, I also continually deny reality and embrace that I am in a dream. If I wanted to be anyone it would be Altaïr from the Assassin's Creed game, just jumping around and what not...(I know, nerdy as hell right?)

My questions:
1. Is it okay to listen to calming music while attempting WILD (through headphones)?

2. I normally have a ceiling fan on that makes a recurring noise, can this disrupt the process?

3. I prefer breathing through my nose instead of getting a dry mouth, but my nose is sometimes blocked and I have to breathe in very deep and it can also be kind of noisy, can this disrupt the process?

4. What are some things I can do to improve my chances of achieving lucidity?

5. Something I've always been confused about with WILD is that...do you actually slip into a lucid dream, or just lie there and hallucinate.

6. What are some good ways to test that you're not longer in reality?

7. If you unfortunately have to encounter the old hag, what's the best way to escape from it?

And I guess that'll do for now =D.

First of all, welcome to DV!
Glad to hear you're already starting to attempt Lucid Dreaming. If you haven't already, start a dream journal. It's fundamental in improving your recall.


Questions:

1. I think so..

2. It can, but it can also help. If you just focus on the sound that it makes, it can help achieve a clear mind.

3. I think you have to keep your breathing calm. The key is relaxing.

4. Keep a dream journal and do reality checks throughout the day or if you are willing to pay for it, take Vitamin B6 supplements before bed.

5. Your body falls asleep while your mind stays awake so you conciously enter the dream.

6.
(i) Hold your nose and try and breath. In a dream you will be able to.
(ii) Look at the clock, look away and then look back. If it has changed, you're dreaming.
(iii) Put your finger through the wall.
(iv) Look at your hand, it'll probably be distorted.
(v) Try and turn on a light.

7. I don't think there is a way. You just have to sit there and crap yourself. :D

Happy WILDing!

Instead of making a new thread I'll just ask my other questions here:

1. Ever since I decided to start a dream journal I've been having a lot of dreams per night which are so random and quick, thus very hard to remember. This might sound a little stupid, but is this my brains way of trying to stop me?

2. How will I know know when to do a dream check, whats the transition like?