Accounts vs Reality

All the accounts I've heard of lucid dreams, even seemingly first lucid dreams in Stephen Laberge's book, speak of a rush of happy omnipotence, or a very clear dream. At the very least, most accounts generally indicate that lucid dreams are closer to reality than a dream. That's not my experience; nothing changes when I realize I'm dreaming. Is this normal? I ask because, judging by the accounts, I seem to be the only person experiencing no difference whatsoever from a regular dream to a lucid one. Do I just need to learn to stabilize the dreams and RC?

hi RobotGymnast, when we finally finish this discussion http://www.dreamviews.com/community/...ad.php?t=81478
then I'm sure you will be able to realize the beauty of lucid dream.
I had the same problem.

I'm confused; does it become like people say it does? Where you are thinking as if you were awake, it is almost as clear as reality, and.. well, not stressful (my dreams tend to be very action-packed xD)

yes, it become like people says, and better =)
it's most clear than reality, more real than reality !

alright, thanks for the clarification.
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Your dream should stabilize on it's own once yo become lucid, the reason you are lucid in the first place is because you're thinking logically.

Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way for me. I've been becoming lucid for.. well, a long time, and my theory is that my brain has gotten so used to it, it's more an instinctual recognition of dreaming than a logical conclusion. I just know I'm dreaming, it's not for any reason. In fact, even when my RC indicates I'm awake (and I even feel chest constriction from plugging my nose and trying to breathe), I still know I'm dreaming.