Adrenaline/Nervousness

[MinstruelZ]

This is probably my biggest obstacle to OBE/AP. Particularly when I attempt at night, when I start to feel exit or trance symptoms, by stomach gets that nervous/adrenaline feeling and I feel more tied into the physical shortly after. My heart rate goes up, etc. Has anyone discovered ways of overcoming this? In the Robert Bruce book that I own (M.A.P.), he just recommends willfully intending to be very calm and relaxed. While I think that is good advice, there has to be some other ways of overcoming this problem. I know that time and experience is essential, but it sure would be nice to find a shortcut to this issue. Thanks!

[Baphomet]

After you experience it enough times these feelings will probably stop. Just keep your mind focused on your goal and not the feelings. How often do you attempt?

[pedestrian101]

I have a similar problem, I enter the mind-awake body-asleep state now with relative ease, but when I start feeling vibrations my heart starts pounding and breathing becomes labored. Perhaps just getting used to the vibrational feeling over a few attempts will ease the process.

[MinstruelZ]

After you experience it enough times these feelings will probably stop. Just keep your mind focused on your goal and not the feelings. How often do you attempt?

I don't attempt nearly as much as I would like. I've had most success when doing the wake/back to bed method, but this method isn't feasible to try during the week when I'm lucky to get 7 hours of sleep. I'm doing more attempting at night now, which I have yet to have any success in doing.

[Stookie]

I agree with Baphomet - practice makes perfect. The best way to get over any fear & anxiety is to hit it head on.

[nickspry]

I agree with the previous advice. If you ask anyone who has learned to project, they'll probably all say say that over-excitement was a problem at the start. It diminishes over time. You just need to stick with it.