For as long as I can remember a sure sign that im in a dream seems to be that common effect of running through water when you're actually running on land.

For the life of me, though, I have never been able to have a dream where this is not the case (As far as i can remember, anyhow).

Does anyone have any tips or similar experiences that they can share about how to counter this effect? Its not entirely unpleasant, because once I'm dreaming I dont know any better, but when i wake up it really bothers me. I want to be free!