False Awakenings/Lucid Dreaming in House question

Recently I've been able to notice false awakenings more by checking my clock and either noticing that the time keeps changing and the times being displayed make no sense, or that it is really blurred and unreadable and is a different color than normal(however when I'm dreaming I don't really notice that it's a different color).

But when I notice that I'm in a false awakening, I am too afraid to do anything. I am worried that I am just half awake and possibly not dreaming, or that I might be sleepwalking. I've had a night where I had about 5 false awakenings in the same night, but did not really do anything with them.

So I was wondering if there was any way to conquer the fear or to convince myself even greater that I am in a dream? I was thinking about just going to my bathroom and walking through the mirror so I'm somewhere else and would really be convinced that I'm dreaming, but I haven't had the chance to try that yet.

Also, do you think that it would be more likely for me to sleepwalk if I'm in a lucid dream at the place where I am sleeping? I've had no history of sleepwalking.

One more question:
My lucid dreams tend to be really short, any way to increase their length?

if you are wondering how to actually "Convince" yourself that you are in a Dream. Next time you are in a False Awakening, plug your nose and see if you can breathe through it.. if you can, you are in fact dreaming, if you cannot, then you are awake..

to prolong your Lucid Dreams, once you become Lucid, just stand there for a few seconds and take everything in.. your surroundings, your feelings, etc. Calm yourself down before taking any steps.. once you feel you have calmed yourself and you think you will be able to do something with out waking up right away...go for it...

hope this helps

Spiritofthewolf

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Originally Posted by Chewy2

Also, do you think that it would be more likely for me to sleepwalk if I'm in a lucid dream at the place where I am sleeping? I've had no history of sleepwalking.

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Highly unlikely. I wouldn't worry about this. Especially not if you're getting lucid during REM cycles. I recommend reading up on sleepwalking if this is something you're concerned about. I've never read a single instance of a person sleepwalking as a result of LDing, except for one guy who I think was BSing. Lucid dreaming won't make you sleepwalk, regardless of where you think you are.

To catch these and get over the fear and doubt, do reality checks to prove it to yourself.
To keep in your dreams longer, stabilize them.