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In the few, but memorable Lucid Dreams ive achieved, my hands were always my "wake-up" tool-letting me know i was in a dream. I've just gotten back into Lucid Dreaming, and have read people set an alarm clock to wake up in the middle of REM sleeping. So super early morning. If i fall asleep by 12-1 a.m, can i set my cellphone to a 5 or 6 a.m alarm? Do i need the alarm? Do i go right back to sleep? I can recall about 2-3 dreams a night, getting better as i'm now more focused. I just need help getting myself to look at my hands again. Thought the alarm technique might work. Suggestions?