Originally Posted by
Matte87
Hi and welcome to DV! What you describe in 1 is called a False Awakening, they're great if you know how to spot them and can be used to get lucid every time. If you RC everytime you wake up in your bed then you should be able to use that to your advantage. I also had the same thing, I realised I was dreaming because I was having a nightmare and I used my lucidity to escape. When you can hear yourself snore you're in the middle of sleep and dreams, just relax and a dream will form before your eyes. Just make sure you stay focused so you don't black out.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!