Lucid Dreaming and OBE Discussion Board

Hi,
I am new to this forum and have been reading posts for a few weeks now and feel that I would like to post a question here for clarification.

About 2 yrs ago I had a spontaneous negative sleep paralysis experience, so scary that when the paralysis broke, it sent me screaming to my mother's bedroom in a hysterical mess. I haven't had a paralysis experience since. I have however been experiencing other phenomenon. Vibrations, phantom wiggling, rotating, noises including voices and what sounds like people barging into my room.
eye movements, my bed moves! I wake my husband up thinking there has been an earthquake. All of these happen spontaneously at night before sleep.
One night before sleep I felt my arm from my elbow to the tip of my fingers exit my physical arm. With a controlled movement I placed it back into my physical arm and then I woke up.

I am currently reading your e-book which I find very interesting. It is also helping me to overcome my fear of wanting to explore more.
However, I am confused. Am I in phase and sabotaging a phase experience by not going with whatever is happening at the time? And is it possible for me to start at this point?  I know you recommend for beginners to start with indirect techniques but it seems that my predisposition for required states leading to phase are already happening naturally. Should I just ignore it and start with the indirect techniques?
Thank you.

Anyway, it's hard to say whether or not you have this predisposition. Many people encounter such situations before falling asleep.

It may be a very big risk to try with direct techniques in the beggining. On other hand, there is no risk with indirect techniques. They guarantee results to everybody. So it's much better to start with indirect techniques. After having some experiences with it, you can test direct techniques.

BTW, remember your fear from the paralysis while attempting. It'll help you to get the phase a lot.

Thank you very much Michael for your prompt reply and you guidance.

I now feel as though I can move forward and attempt the indirect techniques 

Yes, I am aware that you can induce the phase through a fear based experience. I have been avoiding this kind of experience though as I don't want to find myself in a situation where I am overcome by fear and not be able to control the situation.

I am looking forward to my future adventures!! 

Believe me, it wont be so scary on your next experiences. So just try to remeber your emotions and feelings in the right moment while attempting