Yeah, I'm not claiming what I said about dream within a dream or reason for your drop in recall and lucids is true or real. That's just one of the most prevalent explanations. I personally believe there is lot more to dreams and everything surrounding them than just "oh they are all in your head and nothing else". One day I'm hoping to find it all out, haha.

Post and read, get excited, practice and I'm sure your recall and LDs will come back. Happy dreams