Thread: Need help with transitioning from Sleep Paralysis to WILDS??

So I usually have sleep paralysis about two times a week, and I started getting them like two months ago. And the second week in I had my first successful WILD, and I'll tell you how I transitioned to it. I just though of a setting (A forest) very hard, and my chest felt like sinking into my bed, and then about five seconds after that feeling I decide to open my eyes, and when I did I was in my dream. And now the problem is that it seems that everytime I open my eyes when my chest feels like its sinking, I just find myself in my room again fully awake and not dreaming. So I would like to know how I can be able to do better at it, and how do you transition to doing wilds with sleep paralysis?? I dont know what Im doing wrong so I would like to figure out my flaws. And also what kind of setting do you think of when you go into it? Just curious.

Welcome to DV!

First off, just a side note: What you are referring to as sleep paralysis is actually called hypnagogia. A google search should explain that.

On the transition note, you are already having sensations, and that is a good sign. Once you are in that place, I would suggest attempting to move your dream body. Imagine your dream body moving out of your physical body. This can be accomplished by rolling, sinking, levitating, floating, sliding, you get the idea.
It may also be that you need to start with something simpler, like a shape or a single object. Focus on that shape or object, then let a dream scene form around that. Once the scene is complete, you should be able to navigate the dream.

Thats all I got for now. Let us know how it goes!

My suggestion is: don't open your eyes. When i had my successful WILD i did not have to open my eyes. Even with my eyes closed, i could see imagery forming in front of me. When i least expected, i was inside a dream with my "dream eyes" open.

When you "awaken" in your room when opening your eyes, why can't that be an OBE/false awakening? I would recommend doing a few reality checks when that happens to you, as you never know what is real and what isn't.