Time for me to Explain what I've done to achieve my lucid dream.
For me, MILD (Mnemonic Induction of Lucid Dreams) has been the one that's granted me success.
and I'll explain to you the techniques that have granted me success.
First I do Reality Checks semi-frequently throughout the day, Mainly when something unusual happens or odd appears.
you should try keeping it up as a habit.
here's the reality checks that i do
>count the Fingers on my hand
>then try to press a finger through my palm
>if these don't work I try to breathe through my closed mouth or hold my nose and try to breathe through it
Second and arguably the most important step, have a Dream Journal Prepared. It can either be a book or on a .txt file on a computer.
The Journal is to Try and Memorize your Dreams in order to create awareness and pattern noticing when dreaming. Awareness is key to success, as you won't get a lucid dream unless you've conditioned to the signs that you're dreaming.
there's not much to say, but keep aware of things that might seem off, and if something is off be sure to do a reality Check.
>in the moment i am writing this, its early summer, but in my dreams it was winter or cold outside.
>It was typically night time, but the time on the clock displayed a time when it wouldn't be dark outside.
>I noticed I'm in a Location i am not familiar with, or a location i have not been at for a long time.
Third the WBTB Method.
I Set my Alarm to wake me 4 hours after bed, and ensure all the rooms are dark and there are no distractions that might disrupt me later.
When I go to bed, I Remind myself in my mind as i drift asleep "I will attempt a lucid dream"
After my Alarm wakes me, I take 3-5mg Melatonin and try to keep myself up for 5-10 minutes in order to wake my mind partially before going back to bed
>Avoid Lights or anything that could hamper your sleep cycle
>Keep yourself from waking fully or you might give yourself insomnia
>avoid getting out of bed if its not necessary
Fourth as i fall back asleep I focus on an Anchor, an Anchor is something you focus on as you drift asleep. This can be used for WILD (Wake-Initiated Lucid Dreaming) or to further Improve your awareness as you sleep.
they can be anything, from holding a hand sign to a subtle sound in your room.
The Anchor that has been most comfortable for me was putting my index finger on top of my thumb while pressing my middle finger onto the thumb's print.
Don't be too focused on the anchor, try to be focused enough to keep aware of it while you drift into sleep
>Don't Try to remain completely still, move to whatever sleeping position is currently comfortable at the moment as you would in normal sleep
>try not to focus or think too much, keep yourself in a clear mind as you drift into REM sleep
>don't forget to remind yourself of your intentions
Fifth
Now one of two things will happen, You will either fall asleep like normal or Begin to feel paralyzed throughout your body.
If the latter has occurred, that means you've entered sleep paralysis!
But Don't be worried, yet. this is a prime opportunity to enter into a lucid dream.
<although I've had no success with that just yet
but here is how i Usually attempt it if I do enter sleep paralysis.
While in Sleep Paralysis, I Try and Imagine myself In a dream, I Either make up a dream scene or use one that I remember. I Focus on the Dream in my mind, and hope that I enter straight into it.
I tend to feel great discomfort throughout my body, but as long as i keep your eyes closed and try not to move, I'm usually fine.
but the discomfort usually gets the better of me, so i snap out of sleep paralysis as i move to a more comfortable position.
>If all goes Well, You're In a lucid Dream.
>If all goes not so well, You've woken out of sleep paralysis
>If all goes wrong, you're stuck in sleep paralysis
Sixth
If you simply fell asleep, and didn't become aware that you were dreaming, Don't feel Discouraged, Its time for the most crucial part, writing down your Dream.
try and Memorize the Dream, The Locations, The Encounters, Maybe Draw a blueprint or scene of some location you remember. Do so just after you wake up if possible.
The whole point of Journaling your dream is to improve your dream awareness and memory, which will help your dreams to become more clear and your mind more conscious while dreaming.
Each Failed attempt is a learning opportunity, Practice is Key.
It has taken me roughly 54 Days and several close calls to achieve my first proper lucid dream. and my first close call was on my very first attempt! but you are not likely to get a lucid dream fist attempt, at least not one you are hoping.
>Memorizing your dreams is the most crucial step to achieving a lucid dream
>keep up with it and you'll eventually get one
>don't be discouraged if it takes longer than you've hoped, Keep trying and you'll get one eventually
That's It for now, I hope you find success through my methods.
I'll keep practicing and hope to attain better control and lucidity, Until Then.