I had been failing at hitting sleep paralysis for about 3 weeks, although I was lying on my bed still, not moving, not swallowing, not scratching, and completely relaxed. Even with WBTB technique, I was just staying awake for 40+ mins. Occasionally I would get this falling sensation, but nothing happened afterward, so i rolled over and went to sleep.

So I decided to let my mind wander free for the first 5 minutes once I lay on my bed. Now I'm falling asleep too well! I can count up to 100 or so, but out of the blue, I find myself having some random thoughts(cannot remember the count at this point) and the next thing you know, I black out and fall asleep.

Should I start counting as soon as I lie on my bed, or should I spend some time letting my mind wander?