Hi everyone, this is my first post on DV. It's been almost a month since I've been trying to have a ld and still I have nothing. I keep a dream journal and record everyday. Some days I get lazy and don't write all the dreams but generally I write at least three dreams. Also, I've had at least three SP as well. I've had SP as a little kid but back then the visions that would come with it scared the lights out of me; I would see those japanese ghosts with white dresses with long black hair (I have a feeling these visions are the constructs of our own fears) Anyways, I also had a SP last year after a very very drugged out night at a rave. I took about 3 ecstasy pills and for about 5 days there-afterwards, I had a series of SP. My mind was awake but my body was so tired from the drugs. I don't mind SP that much anymore because I've heard it can help get into LD or OBE. I still get a little nervous when I feel it happening. Another thing is I wake up at 4:30 am everyday after "willing" for LD to happen. I write my dream, sleep, and wake and record but not LD. I'm beginning to think I should just get in my morning jog or do my meditations and start my day instead of going back to sleep. So, is there anyone that can give me some insight as to how long I can get a LD and if it is futile to LD after no progress after a month? Sorry for the long text but this is my intro to the forum so what the heck. Thanks.