Hello, I am new here. My name is Jared, and I don't have much experience with lucid dreaming, but I figured someone could help me with a problem I've been experiencing.

I'm not entirely sure if this is normal, but the only two times that I have successfully become lucid in a dream, the dream was very hazy. I kept sort of "clicking out" of it, if you will. It was like I would see static. Like the dream wasn't quite clear. Whenever I dream in general, I feel like I am not even aware that the dream is going on until AFTER I wake up. It's kind of frustrating. While the dream is going on, it's like it's being recorded for me to view later (upon waking up). Does anyone else have that problem, or know how to increase awareness during a dream?

Any input is greatley appreciated! Thank you for your time.