I have never heard of hypnogogia but it sounds interesting. I'll have to look that up. Yeah I am actually like you in that it takes a lot of work and focus for me to achieve a lucid dream. Often 3 weeks or so of constant thinking about it. Very worth it though. If you are really struggling then you probably need to do the wake back to bed method. That's the best way by far. Its just annoying lol. Good luck though and thanks for the comment
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