主题:Are There Two Types Of Lucid Dreams Because One Of Them SucI've recently made good attempts at WILD's and noticed something different in my lucid dreams which is worrisome:
So far I've had two types of lucid dreams: the type where you are dreaming, and out of the blue figuring out that you are dreaming and having your senses enhanced 1000x fold. This type of LD is what I aim for, as it is easy to stabilize and can last long.
The second type of dream I'm having is usually much more common and happens when I WILD (or try one of its variations): I am sleeping, focusing on myself as I am falling asleep, and then I notice some irregularity (an infrequency in sound, touch, sight, whatever...) that makes me aware that sleep paralysis sets in. Once there, I hold my nose and blow to RC, and then I "get up" in my half-dream state.
Why half-dream? Because every time I try lucid dreaming this way, it's near impossible to sustain this dream... It's very groggy & foggy, and sometimes I have this "glitch" where my left eye shuts down or goes crosseyed as if I'm a chameleon. To add to this everything is dark as if it's night (though it makes sense, it IS nighttime...).
Basically this type of lucid dream is worthless. Sure it is fascinating to an extent but you can't do ANYTHING. If I try to stabilize it by spinning, the grogginess becomes WORSE if I don't even wake myself up! Doesn't matter how I try: fast, slow, etc... nothing. Trying to hold on to something only insures that I will be able to resurge in the dream if I REALLY try, but it doesn't improve the quality of it.
Help? Anybody have any advice? Note that when I have a DILD (extremely rare, I only had 2-4 out of maybe 20+ lucid dreams.) I can stabilize it verrrrry easily by just examining something or touching an object. Everything then becomes 4K HD and I can carry on. This isn't the case with the false awakening type lucid dreams.
The later type is definitely harder to stabilize and deepen. You should try to leave the dream scene ASAP during those. Do some quick stabilizing tricks such as rubbing hands, examining small objects, and etc, then leave immediately. Also try not to line up your body with the bed, so crawling on floor is a good idea. As for the darkness, transitioning to a different scene usually helps. In addition, you can also try to flip light switches. Don't expect the light to come on, but rest assured something will happen. It can be lights in the other room, lightening sun the sky, street lamps being turned on, and so on.
This; and I once summoned light from my hands when I was in a dark room by shutting my hands together and "pulling" the light from the inside of my hands by spreading them.
Oh my... This describes my exact experience. The exact same thing happens to me when I get an LD that way. Here's how I solve it:
I usually try to stand still, and try my hardest to focus on my surroundings. Eventually with enough practice you can sustain it and it will snap into clarity. It's hard though.
Second problem. Even after you can see clearly/feel normal, and have both eyes open, it's still pitch black, so you can barely see anyways. Light switches won't work for me. I usually close my eyes, and imagine it being sunny outside. After a couple attempts it works, but you have to believe it.
Follow these steps, the LDs will be much more easy and valuable.
It's all about focused intent. If your vision, movement, stability, etc. is all wonky, all you have to do is hold the clear intent of "improve vision/stability/movement/whatever" in your mind until whatever your intending improves. Depending on how clear and focused your intent is, it can improve almost immediately.