Hi, I'm new here.

[LucasPotter]

I've had sleep paralysis on and off for a few years (it'd happen three nights in a row and then it'd only happen again months later), so I decided to google it. I found out what it was and then started reading about lucid dreaming. About two weeks ago, I decided to try doing it. I've had my fair share of nightmares for a lifetime and, frankly, I want to do some cool stuff in dreams. I've been having a hard time getting into sleep paralysis (I managed to do it the first night, but I... I chickened out when I started hearing someone whispering in my ear. Yeah, I'm a wuss...) After that, I've been trying to find stuff on the internet and finally, I got here. It's a wonderful site with many tutorials and I feel like, if I'm going to do this, it's going to be because I've read lots of threads here. Anyway, I'm sorry for the rant. I just wanted to say hi and thank you for helping me!

[LucasPotter]

Anyway, I've slept three hours last night and now it's past 3AM here in Brazil... so I'm sleep deprived! Wish me luck!

[sanctum]

Wow, new to the site and already reaching the transition phase! Whispering is a normal sign of HI, as your brain is sifting through signals from the day. It can be surprising the first times -- the first time I saw HI I was so surprised I woke myself up. Welcome to DreamViews, and good luck!

[LucasPotter]

Thanks, Sanctum!!! Last night, I think I was TOO sleep deprived... cause I simply fell asleep. That never happens, I have insomnia. But no problem, I've only slept four hours, so I'll take a nap later and that's when I'll try. Thanks again!

[Telinir]

Insomnia? WILD must be really hard, I usually fall asleep the instant I hit the bed and I still have problems with WILDing. Maybe try MILD or DILD? Do what you feel is best though, that's just my two cents.

[LucasPotter]

Hi, Telinir! Yeah, not exactly easy, but, interestingly enough, when I start relaxing and getting ready for SP, I either fall asleep without noticing or, after thirty minutes of trying and failing, I simply give up and after other thirty minutes, I'm asleep. Considering I used to stay awake for three hours until I managed to go to dreamland, this is an improvement. As for MILD or DILD... I just can't. It's happened a few times (I was only able to do stuff in two of them), but I've just had an experience that's made me feel very demotivated to try it: I was sleeping, dreaming about Glee, when I woke up. Not a big deal, right? I went to my bathroom and my girlfriend was there, I talked to her for a bit. Then I went back to my bedroom and noticed that there was something weird with me. I looked at the mirror and kept seeing people walking by me. I freaked out, tried to pinch myself, but nothing was working. After that, I woke up. I was afraid of being ANOTHER false awakening, so I took lots of papers with numbers and started checking them. They were okay, so I was relieved. I went to the bathroom, I told my girlfriend what had happened and then I noticed my dog inside a bird's cage. I took him out of there and, again, I looked at the mirror. I could see myself, but I was turning my head, like the girl from The Exorcist. Once more, I freaked out. After some time, I managed to wake up. So... apparently, my mind tricks me when I try to do reality checks. The only thing that works for me is looking at mirrors. ...and the girl in my dreams wasn't even my real girlfriend.

[LbV]

[LucasPotter]

hahaha thanks, LbV!

[OctoberWind]

Welcome to Dv! Anyways, no need to feel bad about getting a little scared, you would be surprised at how many people are sort of afraid. But sp is only scary if you let it be. Anyways, happy dreaming!

[Linkzelda]

Welcome to DV my friend. You'll like it here.

[LbV]

hahaha thanks, LbV! No worries, always wanted an excuse to use that haha. I've not been on here that long either, feel free to give me a message if you want any help and I'll try my best XD

[LucasPotter]

Thanks, OwO! About SP, whenever I used to have it, I'd be fine (I just kept telling myself "This is NOT real. You know what this is. This is NOT real. You know what this is." and then I'm cool with it), but... I dunno, it wasn't the whispering, it was because I actually felt the breath of the person in my ear. Now I feel stupid cause I knew what it was... Well, no worries, I guess I'll just have to learn from this mistake!

[LucasPotter]

Ha, I already love it here, but thanks, Linkzelda!

[LucasPotter]

That's really nice, LbV, thank you!!!

[OctoberWind]

Learning by mistakes is the best way to learn. ^__^ If you need any help, feel free to ask, I promise, I don't bite.

[LucasPotter]

True, OwO, it really is! Awww, everybody is so nice here!!! Thanks!!!

[LucasPotter]

Alright, four am! It's time to go to bed and try to WILD!!!

[LucasPotter]

Once again, I've failed. I've started a DJ, though, so if anyone's interested... check it out!

[LucasPotter]

I've slept for four hours and been up for about twenty minutes... time to try!

[LbV]

You should consider starting a workbook here: General Lucid Dreaming (Matte87) instead of updating this one. More likely to get advice and feedback over there.

[LucasPotter]

Oh, that sounds interesting! Thanks!

[sanctum]

In the future you might not want to be on DreamViews during WBTB. It's good for getting dreaming topics into your head, but viewing an LED screen (computer, phone, etc) is very stimulating for your brain and you might have issues falling back asleep.

[LucasPotter]

Oh, I didn't know that, Sanctum! I had read somewhere that reading stuff before trying to WBTB helps... but it does make sense! Thanks! I'll avoid going online before I try anything from now on.

[sanctum]

Yup I learned that from Puffin's Sporadic Awareness Technique, which has helped general awareness and control of my LDs. WBTB varies for everyone. Personally, I've never been able to get out of bed and then successfully have a WILD. Afterward I'd end up tossing and turning, trying to relax. So if you begin to find that WBTB leaves you too aware, you might want to try this technique. I have the most success with DEILD-type entrances.

[LucasPotter]

Thanks for the links! I'll check them out!