This thread is very useful, really detailed insightful posts, MrMarley. It's fascinating to read about the experiences of someone who has got further than you.

What are your opinions on DEILD vs WILD, KingYoshi? I tend to wake up during the night and am aware of it very often; in fact sometimes I'll think I'm having a sleepless night because I'm aware of lying in bed and changing lying positions, but actually I'm slipping in and out of consciousness without knowing it as I'm going through sleep cycles.
Do you think a simple MILD of 'I will know when I have woken from a dream' will help in a DEILD attempt?