First, I'd like to comment on how awesome of a resource this website has been for me. I've become lucid once (two nights ago) and woke up in excitement!

Anyways, few questions..

1.) Is it common for people to try the WILD technique, only to fall asleep and find themselves lucid?

2.) Any suggestions on how to better focus? I've tried the WILD technique several times, after awaking early in the morning, and was simply too mentally "tired" to continue.

3.) Is it normal to be slightly anxious about the "random sounds" and "sudden dropoff into the dream state" that the WILD technique entails?

4.) As you can obviously tell, I've tried the WILD technique most frequently. Is it that more difficult than some of the other techniques? What would you say is best for beginners? I've kept up a dream journal as directed as well.

Thanks alot everyone. I'll be posting here frequently.