DEILD Help

[AndresLD]

Last night I set my alarm to go off 5 hours after going to bed, and after 7 seconds turn itslef off. It woke me up during a dream and I was able to keep my eyes closed and not move. I got really exited since it was the first time I was able to do so, and my heart started pumping really hard, I could feel the blood rushing through my veins. The reason I got so exited was because I thought I would be able to lucid dream right away, but I think this exitement made me too counscious/awake and couldn't DEILD. Any tips for tomorrow, so this doesn't happen again?

[Kexo]

I guess you just need to try it over and over

[KingYoshi]

Make sure you are keeping perfectly still and keep your eyes closed. Take deep slow breaths to try and keep yourself calm. Make sure your alarm isn't too loud, so it doesn't startle you awake/wake you abruptly. Turn up just loud enough to wake you up in a more gradual manner.

[AndresLD]

Lol, so I tried again this morning, but before falling asleep I repeated a mantra so I wouldn't be too startled when I wake up, it was "I wont get too exited when my alarm goes off". I think my subconscious took it way too serious, and I didn't even wake up when my alarm went off.

[TheWeirdnessSymposium]

Lol, so I tried again this morning, but before falling asleep I repeated a mantra so I wouldn't be too startled when I wake up, it was "I wont get too exited when my alarm goes off". I think my subconscious took it way too serious, and I didn't even wake up when my alarm went off. Wording affirmations/mantras positively is usually recommended. So: "I'll stay calm when my alarm goes off"

[panta-rei]

Last night I set my alarm to go off 5 hours after going to bed, and after 7 seconds turn itslef off. It woke me up during a dream and I was able to keep my eyes closed and not move. I got really exited since it was the first time I was able to do so, and my heart started pumping really hard, I could feel the blood rushing through my veins. The reason I got so exited was because I thought I would be able to lucid dream right away, but I think this exitement made me too counscious/awake and couldn't DEILD. Any tips for tomorrow, so this doesn't happen again? Make sure you are keeping perfectly still and keep your eyes closed. Take deep slow breaths to try and keep yourself calm. Make sure your alarm isn't too loud, so it doesn't startle you awake/wake you abruptly. Turn up just loud enough to wake you up in a more gradual manner. Not moving is a common misconception. One can move. The goal is to not wake yourself up too much. (How much is too much? That depends on the person.) Of course, moving wakes someone up, but some people can reach over to turn off the alarm. Some people can roll over to a more comfortable spot. Some people can even open their eyes and look around for a little bit. I wouldn't be surprised if someone could get up, walk to the bathroom, come back, and then still DEILD. The very most important thing is being comfortable. Relax, close your eyes... Drift off into a dream...

[KingYoshi]

Not moving is a common misconception. One can move. The goal is to not wake yourself up too much. (How much is too much? That depends on the person.) Of course, moving wakes someone up, but some people can reach over to turn off the alarm. Some people can roll over to a more comfortable spot. Some people can even open their eyes and look around for a little bit. I wouldn't be surprised if someone could get up, walk to the bathroom, come back, and then still DEILD. The very most important thing is being comfortable. Relax, close your eyes... Drift off into a dream... That may be, but I strongly suggest NOT moving. I have a 90%+ success rate with DEILD with not moving and remaining calm and collected. I have no doubts that moving would lower my success rate. I definately do not recommend getting up, walking to the bathroom, and then DEILDing, lol. Firstly Andres, I would stick to the basics. Once you get a few DEILDs under your belt then you can alter your technique to find what is best for you.

[beachgirl]

what kind of alarm turns itself off in 7 seconds? thanks, bg~~~