I've had about 25 or so LD's, but only one has been longer than a few seconds.
The other night I did a WBTB WILD and managed to get lucid. I knew instantly I was dreaming and looked at my hands. My right hand had no fingers at all, but within a second or 2 the dream started to fade. I tried quickly rubbing my hands together but although it did come back for a second or so, it then faded to black.
Although I know I am excited, I don't feel that excited. What am I doing wrong? Or, are there any other things I should try to stabilise?
It seems I only have a second or so before it fades, so it needs to be something that I can do quickly.
I do always feel very awake when it happens, so maybe I am just coming out of the dream state anyway?

The one longer LD I had lasted a couple of minutes maybe, and I thought I had cracked it, but this is getting me down a bit that I can't seem to progress past this stage.

Any help gratefully received!