Thread: Lucid Dreaming when you fall asleep at night?

This is a question that I think I know the answer to, I just need some confirmation. Is it possible to lucid dream, or dream in general when you go to bed at night? Or does it only happen during the REM phase? I'm wondering this because I'd like to know what would happen if I tried to WILD when I went to bed at night. If I managed to get into SP, would a dream start? Or would I just be frozen while conscious?

Thanks!

Usually it takes over an hour to reach the inital REM periods, where you dream. If you tried to WILD when going to bed for the first time, you'd have to stay conscious through the deep sleep phases leading up to the first REM period, which isn't easy considering the duration of those phases.

Many people can get into SP from the beginning, but it's much harder to get into a dream from there. Sleeping 5-6 hours first does wonders for WILDing.

Welcome to the forum!

Thanks for the fast reply! That's exactly the answer I was looking for.

Thanks again!

From my experience, it is possible to WILD when you go to bed for the night. It just isn't worth it. The dreams i had were dark and very low control, sluggish. Better to get the 5+ hours of sleep first and then try to have a WILD.

Originally Posted by Vex Kitten

From my experience, it is possible to WILD when you go to bed for the night. It just isn't worth it. The dreams i had were dark and very low control, sluggish. Better to get the 5+ hours of sleep first and then try to have a WILD.

Everyone obsesses over that technique, it's like, in nearly every tutorial.

Originally Posted by Jdeadevil

Everyone obsesses over that technique, it's like, in nearly every tutorial.

It is obvious why, have you done it? It's amazing.

It's not common it seems, but it is definitely possible. I actually think they are more common for me than WBTB WILDs, and they are usually better (more control and vividness) than WBTB WILDs. Everyone is different, you'll find out what works for you, and what your experiences are with the different techniques.

Anyway, my first WILD was when I laid down at night to go to sleep. I didn't have to wait hours or anything to get in the REM cycle, it just happened pretty quickly. I could feel myself halfway asleep , and I had the choice of waking myself up, or going into a dream, so I went for it. I literally fell asleep, like when I chose to go into the dream I was falling. It is an amazing experience, I really hope you get one soon!