Ending a OBE techniques

[BOATS]

For sake of argument I am going to call the OBE or Astral Projection a Lucid Dream.  Most people here it seems are trying to learn to experience Astral Projection.  My question is of recent I have been able to extend the experience for about 5 minutes in real time.  In the past after I phased or realized I was Lucid dreaming I awaken directly or would be able to have the experience last about 1 minute.  My normal way to awaken would be to do a type "I Dream of Jeanie" nod to awaken.  I guess it is just a natural progression that over time a person who is developing this ability will be able to extent the experience.  As of recent however it seems the longer I let the experience go the harder it is to wake.  I would be thankful for any suggestions anyone has that they use to end this.  I have long had a fear of getting stuck. 

[iNNERvOYAGER]

Ok, I have kind of a riddle for you.

During the time that you are unconscious, while you are asleep, are you afraid of never waking up?

Something that occured to me during sleep paralysis, when I'm struggling to gain control and trying to wake up immediatly as if there was an emergency, if I was fully asleep, I wouldn't know the difference and wake up at the same time anyway.

I think many people think that the experiences are too short. Sounds like you're blessed.

[BOATS]

When I am asleep and unconscious I have no fear because I am unconscious.  What I am referring to is becoming aware I am dreaming and many times become as conscious as being awake.  The environment is full of people and wildlife and in fact a whole world.  Sometimes I interact with individuals, ask questions even.  I have never met anyone that produced fear in me.  I just at some point begin to speculate I could have possibly died while sleeping and need to find out.  I kind of feel like if there is actually life after death that someone will come up to me and I will be told I do not get to return this time. 

[iNNERvOYAGER]

Wow, that's intense, goes beyond a reality check, your'e wondering if that was it for you.

Yeah I see your point. At least in RTZ you might be able to see your body and not worry.

Well, have you been able to feel your body? For example, I thought it was cool that I could feel my body sitting in the chair, the pressure on my back, although I was floating around the living room then went outside, I could always feel the chair pressing on my back. I read another post of something similar, they could feel their body.

Another simple thing might be an alarm clock. My sessions are in the morning before I go to work, so I have no fear for lack of disturbances to make sure I get up.

Also, I read that you sleep on your stomach? For me personally, that is too scary, I would be terrified of breathing problems. But I know that's all according to the individual. I just don't like having the neck turned to the side like. I'm really fiddelly about having that warm fuzzy about having an unobstructed breathing passage and free diaphram movement.

My experience is limited so that's all I can offer atm.

very interesting, hope to read more.....

[AndrewTheSinger]

At times the same thing happens with me, it feels like I have to hurry up or I won't be able to return. I don't know what to say to help you, we're in the same boat 

It's not frequent, here's the post narrating the last time it happened: http://www.astralpulse.com/forums/index.php?topic=24433.msg205194#msg205194

[Mydral]

Hmm ok a few things that I did and I woke up although I didn't want to... it might have just happend since I am not experienced but it might help you if your in a lucid dream:

Strong emotions
Thinking of waking up, trying to physically move, thinking of opening your eyes
Flying straight upwards into the sky or through a roof or something.
Trying to teleport/morph to other places by will power (this is probably cause of my inexperience)