How often should WILD techniques involving WBTB or similar techniques like LOVE be attempted?

I had my first WILD using the LOVE technique. It worked really well, but this question has been nagging at the back of my mind. Will it affect my sleep cycle? Will I get used to it and have a harder time falling asleep? Should I alternate between techniques like LOVE and WBTB to maximize my chances at lucidity?

One more question is that if I awake from my first lucid dream using the LOVE technique, can I still attempt WBTB later in the night? All of these questions are assuming I have a regular time I go to sleep and wake up.

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Saffrinian 1

Jun 24, 2021

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Daniel Love recommends a maximum of 2-3 WILD attempts a week at the most. This is because, as you have noted, it will affect your sleep cycle and likely make WILDs less effective if you do more than that number. On the LOVE method page, it says that WBTB can be attempted later the same night if you want to. As with most things relating to lucid dreaming, it’s a good idea to experiment with what works best for you (with your and others health at the highest priority of course.)

So basically the answer to all of your questions is yes.

lgdragon

Jun 24, 2021

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Thank you for answering my question. Would alternating between LOVE (waking up 2 and a half hours after sleep) and WBTB (waking up 4-6 hours after sleep) each night compensate for getting used to it, or is it still unadvised? I would imagine it might be similar to the CAT or WILD CAT method, but I haven’t seen much discussion on that.

Saffrinian 1

Jun 24, 2021

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@lgdragon I think the rule of thumb is that any major interruption of your sleep constantly over a long time (or even just a week) won’t be good for your health. To quote Daniel Love, “WILDs should be something you dabble in”, as most LDs are DILDs and the basis of WILDS is to interrupt sleep. The CAT and WILD CAT techniques are meant to “inject” lucidity into an otherwise unconscious time of the morning, making your brain chemistry work in your favor. So, basically I would stick to CAT or WILD CAT, but I‘m really not an expert by any means. Maybe someone else can give a better and more clear answer, but that’s just my thoughts on your idea, not the final determination.

lgdragon

Jun 24, 2021

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@Saffrinian 1 Ah ok, thank you for clearing that up. I really appreciate it. I have other questions related to prospective memory training, but I think I should ask that in a different thread.

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How often should WILD techniques involving WBTB or similar techniques like LOVE be attempted?