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Posted by: Yoshimoto182
Is sleep paralysis common when attempting lucid dreams? Because I don't really feel like having to go through the infamous hallucinations every time I want to have into a lucid dream.
Hallucinations should only be present when attempting WILD (Wake Induced Lucid Dreaming). It's basically when you trick your body into falling asleep (hence the sleep paralysis) but keeping your mind fully conscious. There are several other ways to lucid dream, but a successful WILD is seen as a lucid dreamers "holy grail" as they can control the dream in a fully conscious state, and recall the entire thing the next morning in perfect clarity.
If you attempt DILD (Dream Induced Lucid Dreaming) you won't have to worry about them. DILD is basically when you make a habit of performing reality checks throughout the day, in hopes of this habit carrying across into the dream world. Then, when you do one in a dream, you'll come the realisation that you're dreaming and (hopefully) be able to control it. Unfortunately, this method relies heavily on luck. There are many others, look them up.
However, it's important to note that there are several layers of lucidity, not all of which allow for full control of your dreamworld. Some believe this is because a part in your subconscious mind is saying "This shouldn't be possible!". Some people report trying to actually convince dream characters that they're not real and part of a dream, and they actually deny this fact. The dreamer was talking to their own subconscious. Amazing.
I really need to start trying WILD again so I can finally have a lucid dream. I got so close, but I stopped as waking up at 3 in the morning doesn't go well with GCSE exams.
[Edited on 06.21.2012 5:14 PM PDT]