Lucid dreaming happens if you go to bed early. You're still tired, but you're awake enough to actually clearly visualize or remember your dreams. It usually doesn't work if you go to bed while the sun is still out, though. Personally, I get a groggy feeling from sleeping during the day, which doesn't contribute to very Lucid dreams.
But that is a pretty interesting dream.. haha.. Sometimes I figure out that I'm asleep, and I force myself to wake up, which is difficult when you're paralyzed. (Hard to move when you're asleep.)
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