What's Better For Me- Wild Or Dild?

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Those new to lucid dreaming may find themselves confused by the different lucid dream induction techniques. This quiz will help you determine which of the two main techniques, DILD or WILD, most suits your sleep schedule and lifestyle. Upon completion of the quiz you will be linked to another quiz to determine which of the actual techniques (WILD or DILD depending on your result) is best for you. To access the rest of my lucid dreaming resources, check out the page here. I wish you the best of luck with your lucid dreaming :) -Shift This quiz was created by Shift. This quiz and the information it contains may not be copied, distributed, adapted, or edited in any way by any person other than the creator or by any person without


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DILD

The best lucid dream induction method for you is likely the DILD, or Dream-Induced-Lucid-Dream, either by using reality checks and dream signs, external devices, or the MILD technique. This type of lucid dream is one in which you go to sleep normally, but train yourself during the day so that during your dreams, you are more aware and question the things around you to determine if you are dreaming or not. Click HERE to find out which DILD induction technique is best for you.Pros: You do not have to lose sleep trying to WILD. You will simply go to sleep normally at night and be able to lucid dream. You will not be experiencing Sleep Paralysis as a result of this technique, and it is ok if you do not experience HH. You simply have to become familiar with your own dreams. Finding yourself lucid during dreams means you may find yourself in very interesting circumstances and locations, which can be explored. You can still DEILD, and WBTBs are helpful but not necessary.Cons: You MUST either be diligent in your reality checking AND your dream journaling, or your development of prospective memory. If you do not keep a dream journal, your overall recall will be low and you will not be able to identify dreamsigns (which make lucid dreaming significantly easier). If you do not practice prospective memory, MILD will be nearly impossible. If you do not reality check, or do not take your reality checks seriously, then you will not focus on them in your dreams and use them to realize you are dreaming.

WILD

The best lucid dream induction method for you is likely the WILD, or Wake-Induced-Lucid-Dream. A WILD is a lucid dream that happens when the dreamer allows their body to fall asleep, but is able to keep their mind awake and aware so that a dream forms without any loss of consciousness. The WILD method lets you to enter straight into a lucid dream. Having isolated sleep paralysis frequently can make WILDing easier, so if this happens to you you should learn to turn your SP into a WILD. WILD may also be easier in the early morning after a night of sleep, or during an afternoon nap. Types of WILD induction techniques to consider are the Twin-Bodies or One-Body techniques, the Hypnagogic Imagery Technique(HIT), the VILD technique, or the DEILD technique.Pros: Doesn't require keeping a dream journal. No need to reality check to attain lucidity, just to confirm it if needed. Dream signs are irrelevant. Ability to lucid dream 'at will'. Utilizes natural SP to learn to lucid dream.Cons: Can have a steep learning curve, especially if you do not suffer from ISP. Sleep may be lost as you lay in bed attempting to WILD. Experiences of SP can be frightening if you are not adequately read up on the topic. DEILD technique may cause you to forget earlier dreams. WBTBs and brief awakenings must be used to attempt to induce lucid dream multiple times in one night.
Questions and Answers
  • 1. 
    I often can nap in the afternoon
    • A. 

      Agree

    • B. 

      Disagree

  • 2. 
    In the morning, I am woken up by others
    • A. 

      Agree

    • B. 

      Disagree

  • 3. 
    I share a bed and so cannot use an alarm (loud or vibrating) to wake in the middle of the night
    • A. 

      Agree

    • B. 

      Disagree

  • 4. 
    IF YOU DO NOT SHARE A ROOM/BED, CLICK 'AGREE'I share a room, but can use an vibrating alarm (such as a cell phone) to wake in the middle of the night(this is distinct from the question about sharing a bed. even if you share a room, it may be possible to use a vibrating alarm to wake yourself but not others in the room. however, if you share a bed you probably cannot since this will wake the other person too)
    • A. 

      Agree

    • B. 

      Disagree

  • 5. 
    I write down some/all of my dreams, and enjoy doing so
    • A. 

      Agree

    • B. 

      Disagree

  • 6. 
    In the recent past (5-10 years), I have lain down to sleep and suddenly found myself in a dream (WILDed without intending to)
    • A. 

      Agree

    • B. 

      Disagree

  • 7. 
    I experience sleep paralysis (the paralysis of your body, possibly accompanied by hallucinations like sounds, sights, or the feeling that someone is in the room) at least once a month
    • A. 

      Agree

    • B. 

      Disagree

  • 8. 
    Sometimes when falling asleep, I see things or hear music, voices, or other sounds. Seeing such hallucinations while falling asleep is normal to me.
    • A. 

      Agree

    • B. 

      Disagree

  • 9. 
    I often notice that certain things show up in my dreams frequently. I enjoy analyzing my dreams for such elements.
    • A. 

      Agree

    • B. 

      Disagree

  • 10. 
    In my childhood, I would notice that I was dreaming and become lucid (regardless of level of dream control).
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      Agree

    • B. 

      Disagree

  • 11. 
    During nightmares, I have realized that I was dreaming and changed the dream or forced myself to wake up.
    • A. 

      Agree

    • B. 

      Disagree

  • 12. 
    I sometimes have reoccurring dreams
    • A. 

      Agree

    • B. 

      Disagree

  • 13. 
    I sometimes/always have trouble falling asleep
    • A. 

      Agree

    • B. 

      Disagree

  • 14. 
    I have trouble making myself get up if I can continue sleeping.
    • A. 

      Agree

    • B. 

      Disagree

  • 15. 
    I meditate regularly
    • A. 

      Agree

    • B. 

      Disagree

  • 16. 
    I can easily visualize things
    • A. 

      Agree

    • B. 

      Disagree

  • 17. 
    I often remember waking in the middle of the night
    • A. 

      Agree

    • B. 

      Disagree

  • 18. 
    When I was younger, I would lay down to go to sleep and suddenly find myself in a dream.(would WILD)
    • A. 

      Agree

    • B. 

      Disagree

  • 19. 
    I often have dreams that I have woken up, but am really still dreaming (false awakenings)
    • A. 

      Agree

    • B. 

      Disagree

  • 20. 
    In waking life, I am often relatively aware of my environment, focusing on the people around me.
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      Agree

    • B. 

      Disagree

  • 21. 
    I like to think of the 'big picture' of things. When I go places, I keep a mental map of where I am. I dislike going places without having an idea of where I am in the world.
    • A. 

      Agree

    • B. 

      Disagree

  • 22. 
    I remember at least 2 dreams per night
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      Agree

    • B. 

      Disagree

  • 23. 
    My dreams are typically vivid and look/feel realistic
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      Agree

    • B. 

      Disagree

  • 24. 
    My dreams are mundane, they rarely seem fantastic or surreal
    • A. 

      Agree

    • B. 

      Disagree

  • 25. 
    I can often sleep-in in the morning.
    • A. 

      Agree

    • B. 

      Disagree

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