Studies have demonstrated that people who play video games, or otherwise people who are accustomed to surmounting challenges or obstacles, are more likely to be able to escape or overcome otherwise nightmare situations in their dreams.
Classic example, the struggle to run away from that thing that's behind you tryna catch you will be much easier if you're a long time video game player or competitor.
It's gotten to the point there are many times I can point to where I meet a turning point or foresee an unpleasant development in my dream, then reign in the possibility and direct it usually to my pleasure, and then abide. It's weird, like an automated, decisive lucidity with atypical analytical ability, almost. I must think I'm hot stuff or something.
Edit: Disco Room got me double posting like