 I have told people who are freaking out, don't worry, this is just a dream. I have actually told people that. Lucid dreaming is a learnable skill. There are specific techniques and tips, like learning to check your reality, that can increase chances of having a lucid dream. How do you check your reality? I'm not sure. But there are tips to it. I've heard different ways to do it. If I put on my mask, I don't dream.