Hey welcome!

Your story sounds a bit like mine. I would also tell people there dream characters just to see what they react like (mostly telling me i'm crazy or flat out ignoring me). At the moment i'm really busy using dreams for new ideas and self development. (like meeting a dream guide to learn more about myself) I also have a lot of false awakenings. but 20 is A lot!.. mine where once about 12 in a row? I was a little feverish and fell asleep on the couch. Only to wake up so many times! after three or so i constantly knew i was dreaming and couldn't force myself to wake up. Quite a strong experience.

Hope you'll enjoy the forum like me