Please Help

Im new to this forum and new to the world of lucid dreaming. I have just recently heard about lucid dreaming and am currently researching the subject. I have a question, though, that I hope I can get some help with. Many people tell me that when they dream, they have dreams that seem so real they would swear it was reality. For as long as I can remember I, personally, have never had a dream that I could have sworn was real. I have always known that I am dreaming. In fact, I watch my dreams. Ive never had a dream that was not 3rd person. Every dream ive had ive watched myself. I dont technically tell myself that I am dreaming, but I know I am. I also analyse my dreams while they are happening. I talk to myself about them, if they are funny I laugh, if they are scary I feel scared. I do not, however, control my dreams and have never been able to, though, I dont think I have actaully tried to control them. Its always seemed to me like there wasnt enough time. I dont know how much relevance this holds but I figured id get it out there. Maybe someone will be able to help me out and give me a few answers. Thanks.

Your problem is dream recall. Dreams are naturaly long and life-like. Keep a dream journal and think about your dreams as you fall asleep and beofre you know it, your dreams will seem longer and more vivid. perhaps from there you can realize your dreaming.