Well, first of all, I didn't know whether to put this in the Newbie Zone since this is my first post and all, but looking at this topic section, it has more activity. I have had three lucid dreams in the past two months with no methods, besides asking myself if I am dreaming five times a day. Three dreams in two months isn't impressive, so I read up on a WILD technique. I just have some questions about it (some stupid questions, too).

To start off, I want some people's views and experiences with sleep paralysis. I am ready to undergo this if I successfully WILD that far, but I still have some doubts about it. I heard stories of pressure in the chest, voices, etc.

Another question: How do I stay conscious when just laying there? I read the dreamviews guide on WILDing, and it just says to sit there and stay conscious. This is the stupid question: How? Do I just focus on staying aware that I will stay conscious while my dream forms in front of me or something? Even then, how long does it take before your mind is tricked into forming a dream because your body is "asleep"?

If you bothered reading this far and came up with an intelligent response, thank you. Again, I am new, so don't yell at me or something. :l