Few questions

[Masterbg11]

Hey im new here and i have had many lucid dreams. So i did some research and ended up here . My first question is about WILDs. I really want to have a WILD but i don't understand the point of "Sleep Paralysis". I just dont get how it will help me. If someone who has gone through Sleep Paralysis can tell me what it feels like, cuz im kinda scared to try it. My next question is also about WILDs. Just to make things clear and not to sound like a newbie 1. Can i WILD right when i go to bed? 2. Do i start a WILD with sleep paralysis? 3. How long does it take for Sleep paralysis to start? Thanks lots guys

[youssarian]

Sleep paralysis occurs when your body thinks your mind is asleep. It's not something that must be experienced in a WILD, but it is often experienced. Sleep paralysis (SP) is, as its name implies, paralysis. Your body feels numb. It's often accompanied by hypnogogic hallucinations - feeling vibrations, maybe hearing and seeing things, etc. It's really not harmful at all, but on some occasions it may be startling. Don't let it faze you. 1. It is possible to WILD when you go to bed, however it is a lot harder than if you get some sleep beforehand. That is because before your body can enter REM sleep, it has something called Short Wave Sleep that needs to occur. And your body prioritizes SWS over REM. When you sleep then try to WILD, you already have the SWS fulfilled so you're more likely to hit REM. 2. SP is not a requirement for WILDing. SP is not the start of a WILD, just something that sometimes occurs when attempting WILD. 3. It varies by person. Some can get it in 15-20 minutes but more likely it will take a while.

[Masterbg11]

Wow. Thanks lots for ur response. It was confusing at first but now I get what your saying and it's really helpful. Using this; I'm gonna try my second wild attempt tonight. Thanks again

[J.D.]

I highly recommend WILDing in the morning or early afternoon, rather than at night. Infinitely easier. It rarely works when you go to bed at night- unless you've been deprived of REM sleep the night before and you get a "rebound". Good luck!

[Viat]

I really don't think SP is a requirement, just a handy way to indicate that you're near sleep. Concentrating on anything too hard is just going to distract you from your body's natural impulse to sleep. I find that the easiest way to consciously slip into dreams is to relax (easier said than done obviously) and just observe whatever visions/sounds/feelings your mind concots. Watch them build up and there's a good chance you'll find yourself consciously dreaming.