Best method to start lucid dreaming?

**Nate** · 07-13-2010 06:53 PM

Haven't gone lucid yet, trying to decide which method is best for newbies. Any suggestions?

**Brunor2** · 07-13-2010 07:02 PM

You should focus on your recall first. What's the point of being lucid and not remembering it ?
Then, try DILD, after that, you can look for other techniques.

**Nacho** · 07-13-2010 07:18 PM

Have you been to the Dream Journals page yet? If you don't have your own journal, you can use a virtual one here.
The easiest technique is probably the DILD method, like Brunor said. You can find the tutorial for that here.

Hope this helps! Good luck! ^^

**Amethyst Star** · 07-15-2010 04:30 AM

I'd throw in my vote for checking out DILD (Dream Induced Lucid Dream) first, but I'd also take a look at MILD (Mneumonic Induced LD) and even WILD (Wake Induced LD) just to get an idea of some of the different techniques people use. I'd recommend starting with the first two and try them for at least a week or two to see if you notice progress, but if it's not helping, try something else. Also, feel free to ask questions as they arise, or just search the forum to see if you can find the answers you're looking for. We have a lot of information already posted, so go ahead and browse

If you're having trouble finding something or doing anything here at DV, feel free to contact myself or any of the other Dream Guides (the guys and gals with the green names) and we'll do our best to point you in the right direction. Best of luck and we look forward to seeing you around

-Amé

**Nate** · 07-15-2010 05:27 AM

K thanks guys. I'll start with DILDs and MILDs then. Maybe WBTB but I'm still confused by that

**SteadyState** · 07-15-2010 05:28 AM

Yeah, work on recalling, start a journal.
My first LDs were all DILDs, so get into those!

WBTB is cool, but requires more practice IMO.

**Nate** · 07-15-2010 05:31 AM

Ya tell me about it. I just got back for cross country trip to California, I wish I traveled well. So WBTB would be good once I get started with DILDs and MILDs? I'm also interested in DEILDs but they look hard

**Amethyst Star** · 07-16-2010 03:46 AM

Originally Posted by Nate

K thanks guys. I'll start with DILDs and MILDs then. Maybe WBTB but I'm still confused by that

WBTB is kind of a "supplemental technique" that goes along with DILD, MILD, etc. Basically you're waking up after 4-5 hours, preferably after REM, and staying awake for a short time to prepare yourself to dream and become lucid. You're trying to wake your mind up a bit, but not your body so that you can fall asleep but hopefully be more aware when you fall asleep. It's good to use the time awake to do things such as recording your dreams, doing reality checks, reading posts at DV, and other things to help you prepare yourself to realize that you're dreaming.

It helped me get my first LD, actually. It can be difficult sometimes, though, as it actually requires you to "wake up" a bit in the middle of the night. It helps, but it takes some dedication.