For me, how often I have lucid dreams changes all the time. I've only had a couple you could call nightmarish. The rest of the time they are absolutely wonderful.

However, I would distinguish between being aware I'm dreaming and being lucid. Usually they go hand-in-hand but not always. When I'm really having a lucid dream, I have almost complete control over what happens.

I hope you have better experiences in the future. They can be fun and a release for creative energy.