Is it just me or do you also start with your eyes closed?
This appears to be a problem for me because in my last 3 LD's the same thing has happened, I realize im dreaming,I reality check, I feel lucid kicking in, it shifts to 1st person and my eyes are closed and i cant open them, i can only see shapes forming through my eyes. I try to rub my hands and spin but it doesnt seem to work and after about 10 seconds i wake up...