I've been at lucid dreaming for months now, and I've kept a dream journal for all that time. I've practiced many techniques, like for example holding my hands infront of my face and repeating to myself that when I see my hands in my sleep, I will realize that I am dreaming every night for about 5-10 minutes. The problem I have is that I feel like even when I see a dream sign like my hands, I can't do anything about it. It feels like I'm watching a movie with no control or thinking, but I have had times where I do realize I'm trying, but my mind shuts the dream off knowing it's not real. Also, I'm new to this forum so any help would be MUCH appreciated!