First Try: Was I close?

[ziggy455]

I tried the WILD technique last night. After 30 minutes of relaxtion and listening to an MP3 Induction. I began to feel slight tigling sensations, then other body parts began to tingle, I began getting hot flashes in certain areas. As I continued, I didn't get any Hypnogogic Imagery, however as I tried to move my fingers I felt a force kind of stop me from moving my whole hand. I began to see small chunks of Hypnogogic Imagery and as it got a little more frequent my eyes began to shake violently. However I didn't hear any vibrations, or sounds. Just the MP3 playing and the tingling sensations. Is there anything I can do to make this go smoother? My heart pounds heavily when I think I'm getting somewhere, am I making my mind too active? Dwindling my effort? Help?

[Peetee36]

It takes time, and won't just suddenly happen. You seem to be experiencing some signs of Sleep Paralysis, but not really enough to try say it was really close. Just don't alert yourself to all the tingling sensations etc. just keep your mind focused on counting, or whatever it is you were doing.

[KingYoshi]

You were in SP, or at the very least, entering SP. You were indeed close. All that is left is the transition to the dream state. Your intense heart pounding is a hallucination brought on by SP and you just need to ignore it. Your eyes twitching violently is also normal. Just stay calm, relaxed and don't worry/pay attention to either. Just relax and let the process do the work for you. Kick back and casually observe any visual/auditory hallucinations you might get. Just stay calm and the dream state will begin to form around you. You were indeed very close. Just keep trying and you will get the hang of it. Once you get a few under your belt, it will get easier for you. Expect to succeed...know that you will be successful...and you will. Stay positive!