Yes, I partly am aware at the fact that I am dreaming. However I am budhist so my response is not to interact with my dreams, just watch and learn not to be attatched to what is happening. (lucid dreaming) Or any emotions that may arise.
Dreaming gives us a unique time its what some people call a shadow zone.
I would be cautious trying to control what you dont understand!

A good read on the topic is Sleeping, Dreaming, And Dying an exploration of consciousness with The Dalai Lama edited and narrated by Francisco Varela Ph.D