As part of the research I have come up with these questionnaires.
I was wondering if you could read them through and suggest any changes that need to be done. As I am not the best at writing these
I will then post these onto the forum.
General Questionnaire
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Which method do you prefer to use?
Which method have you had the most success from?
How long have you been practicing lucid dreaming?
On average, how many lucid dreams do you have monthly?
Would you find a DV book on lucid dreaming helpful?
How much would expect to pay for the book?
Would you buy the book if it was for sale?
DILD Questionnaire
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How many times during the day do you reality check?
Which method do you prefer to use?
WBTB/VILD. If I just want to go to sleep right away, MILD.
Which method have you had the most success from?
MILD/Lately I've had alot of success from
How long have you been practicing lucid dreaming? Hmm. I practiced techniques when I was a child- tried it for about a year. ?Stopperd. Came here- So total? Uhh, ~2 and a half Years.~
On average, how many lucid dreams do you have monthly? Oh, gosh. I can't give an average. 7-22? It's hard, since I write them in my DJ but don't keep count.
Would you find a DV book on lucid dreaming helpful? It would be helpful for the lucid dreaming community at large
How much would expect to pay for the book? If I was a bystander, I may pay 20 bucks if it's a good sized book.
Would you buy the book if it was for sale? See Ninja's response.
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How many times during the day do you reality check? Oh, I'm not sure. Maybe 0-4 times a day. Not very much. I used to RC more.
*Shrug*
What is your signal for a reality check? Anything that makes me do a double take.
Do you have a dream sign? (Please state) Not particularly. There are a few people that show up in my dreams alot that I don't see in RL. Also, if I do something out of character for myself that can be a dream sign.
Do you find DILD easier than other methods? (Please state why) No, just because I go through stints where I DILD every night for awhile then go through periods where I can't seem to DILD. DILDs are just too inconsistent.
On average, how often do you successfully DILD monthly? 4-20 (There really isn't an average. Hehe.)
Out of 5, How difficult do you find DILD? (5 being the most difficult) 2.5
Any other comments? For DILDs, I like MILDs
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Do you find DEILD easier than other methods? (Please state why) Not really, when I wake up I am out of it for maybe a minute or so.
On average, how often do you successfully DEILD monthly? I may try it once in a month. Maybe twice. Like I said, I used to try it alot more.
Do you use DEILD to chain lucid dreams? I used to use these types of techniques, but now I can generally keep myself in my lucids about as long as I want to do stuff. So I don't find it necessary.
If so, what is the most you have chained in one night? A few. Maybe 4, maybe only 3. Never was to great at remembering to DEILD before I moved around.
Do you find it hard to remember the previous dream when you DEILD?
Upon initially awakening, often. But as I DJ one dream, the other dream rushes back to me and I remember the feeling vividly. So not really.
Out of 5, How difficult do you find DEILD? (5 being the most difficult) 3
Any other comments? Naw
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Do you find WILD easier than other methods? (Please state why) No, I haven't been able to even achieve a one hundred percent orthodox WILD.
On average, how often do you successfully WILD monthly? Depends. I've only ever done an ordinary WILD once and that wasn't fair. However, if VILDs count, then quite a few.
Do you usually experience sleep paralysis when WILDing? Nope.
Do you prefer to WILD during a nap or during the night? Generally the night. Thouhg I've attempted nap WILDs many times.
If you have chosen during the night, how many hours do you sleep before attempting WILD? 5
Out of 5, How difficult do you find WILD? (5 being the most difficult) 5
Do you combine WILD with other methods? (Please state) Does VILD count?
Any comments? VILDs have a decent challenge, but I can do them when I want. I cannot do normal WILDs at will.
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On average, how long do your lucid dreams last? 15-25/30 minutes
If your lucid dream began to fade, how would you reboot it? (Example: Rub my hands) I start being active, take a controlling mind-set, and use my experience to let the world become vivid and crystal clear once again.
Out of 5, how much control do you have in your lucid dreams? (5 being the most control) 3, I pretty much do what I want- but it takes serious effort and concentration to do something major and keep the world in tact. I prefer this, actually, as it makes it all more real.
What will usually cause a premature awakening? Not being active for too long or getting bored, (very very rare of course for the getting bored,) something happening in the waking world that disturbs me.
Which method have you had the most success from?
DILD
How long have you been practicing lucid dreaming?
Ive had lucid dreams since i was little but i starte "practicing" it sometime around january or february this year
On average, how many lucid dreams do you have monthly?
I usually have 1-4 a week
Would you find a DV book on lucid dreaming helpful?
Yes
How much would expect to pay for the book?
Depending on how big the book is, between 15-30 dollars maybe
Would you buy the book if it was for sale?
Yes, i would
DILD Questionnaire
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How many times during the day do you reality check?
i usually RC once every 5-25 minutes
What is your signal for a reality check?
Just whenever i remember to reality check
Do you have a dream sign? (Please state)
Not a really recurring one
Do you find DILD easier than other methods? (Please state why)
Yes, because ive always had success and still do. ive only WILDed once and ive DEILDed quite a few times. DEILD is more of a elongation tool than an induction method
On average, how often do you successfully DILD monthly?
1-4 a week
Out of 5, How difficult do you find DILD? (5 being the most difficult)
2
Any other comments?
not really
DEILD Questionnaire
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Do you find DEILD easier than other methods? (Please state why)
It is definitely easier than WILDing. even easier if you were already in a lucid. because then you know that you woke up already.
On average, how often do you successfully DEILD monthly?
it depends on how many lucids i have. i have only DEILDed once without first being in a lucid
Do you use DEILD to chain lucid dreams?
yes, i only use it for that
If so, what is the most you have chained in one night?
7
Do you find it hard to remember the previous dream when you DEILD?
depends on how many times i chained
Out of 5, How difficult do you find DEILD? (5 being the most difficult)
3
Any other comments?
WILD Questionnaire
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Do you find WILD easier than other methods? (Please state why)
i dont
On average, how often do you successfully WILD monthly?
ive only WILDed once
Do you usually experience sleep paralysis when WILDing?
i have a hard time getting to SP
Do you prefer to WILD during a nap or during the night?
During a nap seems more attractive to me
If you have chosen during the night, how many hours do you sleep before attempting WILD?
4-6
Out of 5, How difficult do you find WILD? (5 being the most difficult)
4.2
Do you combine WILD with other methods? (Please state)
VILD
Any comments?
Dream control questionnaire
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On average, how long do your lucid dreams last?
15mins-1hour+
If your lucid dream began to fade, how would you reboot it? (Example: Rub my hands)
I dont rub my hands. i rub my hands all over my body and spin at the same time. if that fails. i DEILD
Out of 5, how much control do you have in your lucid dreams? (5 being the most control)
3. i dont have much control yet. i am still working on that
What will usually cause a premature awakening?
sex, or just standing stil for more that 4 seconds
As part of the research I have come up with these questionnaires.
I was wondering if you could read them through and suggest any changes that need to be done. As I am not the best at writing these
I will then post these onto the forum.
General Questionnaire
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Which method do you prefer to use? WILD
Which method have you had the most success from? WILD
How long have you been practicing lucid dreaming? Since I was 18
On average, how many lucid dreams do you have monthly? Spontaneously? 2 - 3 when not attempting.
When attempting...3 or more a week
Would you find a DV book on lucid dreaming helpful? Very much so. Most of the information I've received has come from LD related books. Not the internet.
How much would expect to pay for the book? $15 - $20 max
Would you buy the book if it was for sale? Yes.
DILD Questionnaire
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How many times during the day do you reality check? I don't.
Do you find DILD easier than other methods? (Please state why) Yes. DILD require less effort than WILD's.
On average, how often do you successfully DILD monthly? 2 - 3 times when not attempting.
Out of 5, How difficult do you find DILD? (5 being the most difficult) 1?
Any other comments? WILD is my choice method for inducing lucid dreams.
DEILD Questionnaire
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Do you find DEILD easier than other methods? (Please state why) I don't do DEILD.
On average, how often do you successfully DEILD monthly? N/A
Do you use DEILD to chain lucid dreams? No
If so, what is the most you have chained in one night? N/A
Do you find it hard to remember the previous dream when you DEILD? N/A
Out of 5, How difficult do you find DEILD? (5 being the most difficult) N/A
Any other comments?
WILD Questionnaire
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Do you find WILD easier than other methods? (Please state why)
Not necessarily. WILD is by far my ideal method for inducing lucid dreams, but I don't find it easier, - I do however find it the most rewarding.
On average, how often do you successfully WILD monthly? When attempting? Three or more times a week.
I have now posted the questionnaires on the main forum.
I am going to make a spreadsheet now and input the data as it comes.
After a few weeks ill make some chats displaying the results.
Hopefully this will provide the writers with some decent information.
Why is there more focus on MILD versus all other DILD types?
It's nearly impossible to tell what you became lucid from during a DILD, except in a few exceptional cases; I'm not sure how it can be narrowed down to the point where on a survey you can say you had a lucid dream from MILD and nothing else.
Which method have you had the most success from? DILD.
How long have you been practicing lucid dreaming? I used to have lucids as a kid, but only started to practice (on and off) for a few years now.
On average, how many lucid dreams do you have monthly? Less than five a month.
Would you find a DV book on lucid dreaming helpful? Of course.
How much would expect to pay for the book? Depends on the depth of the book. In-depth (like this planned book) would probably be $15, give or take.
Would you buy the book if it was for sale? If I had the cash to spare.
DILD Questionnaire
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How many times during the day do you reality check? Usually never, but sometimes once or twice or maybe even three times.
What is your signal for a reality check? Increased detail to the dream, doing something out of the ordinary.
Do you have a dream sign? (Please state) Yes. Seeing anything from aliens to dinosaurs and doing impossible things ranging from stopping time to flinging someone across the room like a rag doll with telekinesis.
Do you find DILD easier than other methods? (Please state why) Yes. It's basically: fall asleep normally and realize you're dreaming while you're doing it.
On average, how often do you successfully DILD monthly? Less than five time a month.
Out of 5, How difficult do you find DILD? (5 being the most difficult) 3.
Any other comments? I like DILDs. They're pretty fun.
DEILD Questionnaire
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Do you find DEILD easier than other methods? (Please state why) Yes, because it doesn't require as much concentration to initiate like WILDs, but it can be more difficult than DILDs.
On average, how often do you successfully DEILD monthly? Almost never.
Do you use DEILD to chain lucid dreams? Yes.
If so, what is the most you have chained in one night? 5 dreams.
Do you find it hard to remember the previous dream when you DEILD? When I'm in the dream, yes. When I wake up, no.
Out of 5, How difficult do you find DEILD? (5 being the most difficult) 4.
Any other comments? I used to do these as a kid, alongside DILDs.
WILD Questionnaire
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Do you find WILD easier than other methods? (Please state why) No, because it requires concentration to keep myself conscious and not prevent the WILD from happening.
On average, how often do you successfully WILD monthly? I've only done it twice, so no.
Do you usually experience sleep paralysis when WILDing? On both counts, yes.
Do you prefer to WILD during a nap or during the night? I can't prefer something that virtually never happens.
If you have chosen during the night, how many hours do you sleep before attempting WILD? On both counts I didn't have any sleep before the WILDs took place.
Out of 5, How difficult do you find WILD? (5 being the most difficult) 5.
Do you combine WILD with other methods? (Please state) No.
Any comments? Learning to pull WILD off has a powerful reward in itself.
Dream control questionnaire
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On average, how long do your lucid dreams last? 10 seconds to 10 minutes.
If your lucid dream began to fade, how would you reboot it? (Example: Rub my hands) Bring my hands together to produce a powerful clap to restart the dream to a more stable point.
Out of 5, how much control do you have in your lucid dreams? (5 being the most control) 4.
What will usually cause a premature awakening? Frustration with control, moving so fast that the dream-scape doesn't form stable locations quick enough, and excitement.
Do you find DILD easier than other methods? (Please state why)
No - they're all similar in easy. Dild is more sporadic and less controlled compared to WILD for example
On average, how often do you successfully DILD monthly?
10+
Out of 5, How difficult do you find DILD? (5 being the most difficult)
1
Any other comments?
Natural DILD occur quite often. Dream signs are not needed as dreams for me are obvios compaired to reality.
DEILD Questionnaire
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Do you find DEILD easier than other methods? (Please state why)
n/a
On average, how often do you successfully DEILD monthly?
n/a
Do you use DEILD to chain lucid dreams?
No
If so, what is the most you have chained in one night?
n/a
Do you find it hard to remember the previous dream when you DEILD?
n/a
Out of 5, How difficult do you find DEILD? (5 being the most difficult)
2
Any other comments?
Rearely used.
WILD Questionnaire
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Do you find WILD easier than other methods? (Please state why)
Yes - more control over when you want to Lucid dream.
On average, how often do you successfully WILD monthly?
When trying, as often as I try.
Do you usually experience sleep paralysis when WILDing?
Yes, yes. However it's always hypnagogic SP
Do you prefer to WILD during a nap or during the night?
Night
If you have chosen during the night, how many hours do you sleep before attempting WILD?
0
Out of 5, How difficult do you find WILD? (5 being the most difficult)
1
Do you combine WILD with other methods? (Please state)
No.
Any comments?
I've an unconventional WILD method which uses slight sleep deprevation, and forced SP from wake to sleep.
Dream control questionnaire
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On average, how long do your lucid dreams last?
Time is hard to measure when dreaming, usually once lucid, the dreams string together. Usually 30+ minutes maybe?
If your lucid dream began to fade, how would you reboot it? (Example: Rub my hands)
Let it fade and repeat that I'm not waking up, I'm still dreaming until I'm in the next lucid dream.
Out of 5, how much control do you have in your lucid dreams? (5 being the most control)
4/5 depending.
What will usually cause a premature awakening?
Trying to control too much.
Which method have you had the most success from?
DEILD
How long have you been practicing lucid dreaming?
naturally for 19 years
On average, how many lucid dreams do you have monthly?
30+
Would you find a DV book on lucid dreaming helpful?
if it was good.
How much would expect to pay for the book?
$15-20
Would you buy the book if it was for sale?
yes
DILD Questionnaire
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How many times during the day do you reality check?
never
What is your signal for a reality check?
don't have one
Do you have a dream sign? (Please state)
yes,many; mostly mythical creatures/places or people from school who i don't talk to.
Do you find DILD easier than other methods? (Please state why)
no,but you don't have to wake up or do anything special really. you just have to pay attention to your dreams.
On average, how often do you successfully DILD monthly?
only about 5 times
Out of 5, How difficult do you find DILD? (5 being the most difficult)
3
Any other comments?
this would work better for people who have fewer dream signs.
DEILD Questionnaire
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Do you find DEILD easier than other methods? (Please state why)
yes, it is easy to use your already sleepy mind to re-enter or begin a new lucid dream.
On average, how often do you successfully DEILD monthly?
20+
Do you use DEILD to chain lucid dreams?
yes.
If so, what is the most you have chained in one night?
six
Do you find it hard to remember the previous dream when you DEILD?
no, my recall is better when i use the DEILD technique often remembering several entire dreams.
Out of 5, How difficult do you find DEILD? (5 being the most difficult)
0
Any other comments?
WILD Questionnaire
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Do you find WILD easier than other methods? (Please state why) yes, i find it easy to fall asleep consciously.
On average, how often do you successfully WILD monthly?
10+
Do you usually experience sleep paralysis when WILDing?
no, it only happens about a quarter of the time.
Do you prefer to WILD during a nap or during the night?
at night.
If you have chosen during the night, how many hours do you sleep before attempting WILD? none or only one or two
Out of 5, How difficult do you find WILD? (5 being the most difficult)
1
Do you combine WILD with other methods? (Please state)
no
Any comments?
Dream control questionnaire
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On average, how long do your lucid dreams last?
between fifteen minutes up until pry two+ hours
If your lucid dream began to fade, how would you reboot it? (Example: Rub my hands) i look at the sky and change the weather or find some one i know.
Out of 5, how much control do you have in your lucid dreams? (5 being the most control) 5
What will usually cause a premature awakening?
if i fall and hit the ground i flinch and wake up or similar scenarios.
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Do you find DILD easier than other methods? (Please state why)
Yes, because it doen't require as much attention as WILD does. It takes a great deal of willpower just to stay aware during WILD.
On average, how often do you successfully DILD monthly?
Once.
Out of 5, How difficult do you find DILD? (5 being the most difficult)
2.
Any other comments?
Nope.
DEILD Questionnaire
I don't have any experience with DEILD, so I won't fill it in.
WILD Questionnaire
I don't do WILD.
Dream control questionnaire
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On average, how long do your lucid dreams last?
About 10-15 minutes.
If your lucid dream began to fade, how would you reboot it? (Example: Rub my hands)
Rubbing hands, spinning.
Out of 5, how much control do you have in your lucid dreams? (5 being the most control)
4.
What will usually cause a premature awakening?
Reality Checking too much.
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