I'm really confused please help !!

So i have tried shifting last night. Here's what i did: I concentrated on my breathing then started to visualize my DR. After a while it kinda felt real for 2 seconds then that sensation went away and i fell asleep. My issue is i fall asleep rq like there is just little time between when i feel conscious and when im asleep so i can't really control my dreams or realize that i'm in one. But last night i dreamt that i really shifted and my family had to wake me up because i was screaming for help in my sleep (this is all my dream) i thought it finally worked when they woke me up and i was really happy about it but then my family actually woke me up and i realized i had failed. Please tell me if this is good progress or just give me advice!!!