Since starting my dream journal about 3 weeks ago I've had 3 LDs, but these are what you would consider level 1s or even 0s. Everytime I become lucid there is still a part of me that follows the story of the dream, even when I do a reality check. This causes me to lose any lucidity I might have had nearly instantly
I'll give you guys my latest example. I said to my self out of the blue "This is a dream!". At this time there are two DCs on each side of me. I remember my waking self's instructions and realize I need to try to maintain lucidity. However I look to my DCs and tell them to stop what they're doing because I have to remain lucid. Obviously had I been fully lucid I would have know. That their influences wouldn't have mattered.
All three LDs I have a problem with interacting with DCs and following the rules of the dream even after I've told myself that it is a dream. How do I break this habit so I can start to roam my dream world with a consciously lucid mind!? Any input is hugely appreciated, thank you guys. And sorry for the long thread ahaha.