If you want, remind yourself as you fall asleep that what ever happens will only be a dream, and that you are not really in any danger at all.

When young, people usually have had lucid dreams often then grow older and forget them. When we DO remember it is due to the fact that is was related to a terrifying dream. My first lucid dreams were like that, but I got over the fear and left it behind.

If lucid as the dream begins, anyone can boldly face whatever is threatening them.