I have always had crazy dreams . I usually have a few dreams a night. I remember them all and a lot of times think "Oh this would make an awesome book/movie", but then can't actualize them into words because they are just images and feelings. I also lucid dream a lot. I guess I kind of developed it as I was growing up because my dreams are so crazy.

I find I have dreams in the same place and I already know the layout of the place I am in. Lately I have had a lot of dreams where in one point of the situation I find myself drawing. I actually draw while dreaming (I am an artist) - it's pretty wild.

I guess I have bad dreams, but I would not call them nightmares - there usually is some point in the dream where sh** gets fuc***, but I guess I am so used to it that it doesn't bother me.

As Blanche mentioned, checking in with reality upon waking is a good thing to try if you are really terrified. My wife has woken me a few times asking me questions.