1. Sleep paralysis and the hallucinations that go along with it are common, but not always present. You may end up simply going for the technique (I am assuming you're trying the WILD technique or some variation) and find yourself dreaming without ever experiencing any odd feelings.
2. When it comes to this, you could try to assume more of a "Bring it on!" mindset with it. I know this personally. When I was in my nooby days these weird things kind of upset me. And just recently I was hesitant because I occasionally get that feeling where I'm falling, but I put on my "Bring it on!" mindset and have gotten over the fear. Now if it happens, I just mumble a complaint and continue on with my life.
3. Another point to consider: this isn't anything strange. The paralysis and whatnot... it happens every time you go to sleep. The only difference is that if you try to WILD, you get to be a first-hand observer.
4. You don't have to go through SP to LD. There is a category of dreaming where you become lucid after falling asleep. SP occurs when you try to keep your mind awake while going to sleep - the WILD category. Techniques where you can attempt an LD without experiencing SP include DILD, MILD, EILD, and a little-known, little-used one called CDFILD.
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