So basically
I've been afraid that vivid lucid dreams
will be so realistic --- that it is terrifying

This is mainly why I haven't lucid dreampt more than once
fear

and so I think that if I really try...
I have enough motivation, and dream recall (etc) to achieve it eventually

I'm going to start waking up at an appropriate time to try LD
(I'm going to conquer my fear!!)
so... I was wondering

About how many hours after you've fallen asleep is a good time to try LD?
I know it has something to do with the dream stages...
sooo please fill me in before tonight