Hi, i'm Dream scaper. - and I am an alcoholic.

Anyway..... I'm new to these forums and relatively new to Lucid dreaming. I found out about Lucid dreaming when I watched a Tv programme a few weeks ago on the BBC, called Horizon: Why we dream? (I think it was called that - it was something like that anyway). Basically, I started researching about Lucid dreaming about a month ago, and I started doing reality checks about 2 weeks ago. I only really became fully serious about it 5 days ago, and I tried my first WILD last night.

I was unsuccessful with the WILD, but I feel that I got quite close to achieving Lucidity. I did what I was supposed to - I woke up after about 5 hours sleep, sat up for about 30mins drinking a glass of Coke, and then settled back down and started relaxing. I spent about 20mins (i think) watching the HH and HI, and making sure that I was concious. A few minutes later I felt this kind of vibrating sensation through my body, and I was sure I was about to reach SP, but then my god damn dog must have got into my room because she woke me up. (stupid dog ). I tried settling back down, but by his time I was too awake.

Anyway, so basically when I started to feel like I was getting closer, I started thinking about what it is ACTUALLY like to have a Lucid dream, and now I have a few questions. I would be very aprreciative if there are any experienced Lucid dreamers who can answer these questions:

1) What is Lucid dreaming really like? Is it really as realistic as real life? Also if it's so real, wouldn't you get scared when people started attacking you in a dream?

2) Also, how close do you think I came to achieving Lucidity; and what tips could you give me to prepare myself form my next WILD (tonight).

3) Lastly, what do you do in your Lucid dreams. I know you can do anything (apparently), but what do you find doing fun?

I'm sorry about the long post, but I hope you will be kind enough to answer my questions. in advance.