u/monstertones

I'm new to this sub and the concept of shifting realities in general, but I'm not new to meditation or attempted astral projection.

I've been trying to astral project since 2014, and I've gotten close on a handful of occasions—but I cannot for the life of me get past the stage where my heart starts beating out of control.

Somebody from the astral projection sub suggested for me to try meditating on my side, since he surmised that it was my tongue going lax and falling to the back of my throat and blocking my airway, resulting in an increased heartbeat—but I attempted it while on my side and same thing, my heart started beating out of control once I hit a certain point. I believe it's always just moments before my consciousness evacuates my body, too.

Has anyone ever experienced this before and was able to overcome it? If so, how did you find a way to get over it? I felt so close to escaping to my DR last night, but couldn't get there because of my heart. It's so beyond frustrating.

what method(s) did you use? i've been trying to get into lucid dreaming specifically to interact with my f/o, but all the different methods seem so complicated and i don't think it really requires all that, idk ❤️‍🩹 i've heard that constantly repeating the name of your f/o over and over and visualizing them before you fall asleep has worked for some? but it's hard for me to focus on doing that as i'm falling asleep. 😭 any advice is welcome!

hey guys 💕 are there any apps that you can schedule (or set at random) custom reminders or incoming messages that make it seem like your f/o is sending you cute things throughout the day? like "hey don't forget to take your meds" or "you're doing so well and i'm so proud of you?" i'd do an in-depth search for one but i'm working atm ❤️‍🩹