Astral projection, sleep paralysis, lucid dreaming, etc.

Wait a second that's not the Josh Peck I know...

 

I've been trying to get into lucid dreaming, and the like for a while now.

I just haven't been able to get there for some reason, it's like I'm just too tense. I really don't know. If anybody has any tips and tricks as to how to actually get to the lucid state, and things like that, those would be much appreciated.

I've tried just laying there for a while, but after like thirty minutes I ultimately just end up giving up because nothing has changed one bit. I've tried tensing and relaxing my muscles, I've tried listening to audio, calming music, I've tried a lot of different things. Ultimately, the thing that has gotten me closest to being able to do it was the audio where it guides you through the different steps, but every time I do that I end up falling asleep before I can actually get relaxed enough.

 

I know, that was my bad. I didn't watch the video all the way through, and at first it sounded like he was talking it up. At the same time, I've always been very interested in the paranormal very similarly to the guy in the video, and I just...I don't know. I feel like it would help me to have more faith if I had an experience like that because I tend to be very skeptical. With that being said, I can see the potential danger in it.

 

It sounds like you were trying to become lucid through WILD, is that correct?
If that didn't work, there are other methods that might work for you. DILD/MILD are beginner friendly options that don't require too much investment, so they may be worth looking into.