Quote Originally Posted by DreamscapeGoat View Post
Lucid dreams are where you become aware that you are dreaming.

Yes, it is a lucid dream (Though it didn't last long) - a DILD, to be specific. DILD is where you realize you are dreaming during the dream.

As far as control goes, always stabilize after realizing you are dreaming. Don't expect the dream to disappear instantly once you realize you are dreaming - that'll put a bad mindset for you in the future. Start with realiing it's a dream, then slowly build up from there.

Hope you have more LDs soon!
Ah, great to know I was actually able to have in the midst of my many sleep deprived nights. This was my first LD since starting college. Sleep patterns have been completely messed up due to work.

That's what I wanted to get advice on. How exactly do I go about stabilizing the dream? I constantly get to the point where I achieve lucidity but then I always end up losing it. The whole building the dream concept falls flat to me and my excitement usually ruins things.

Thanks so much and thanks for the reply.