Dream Journal and More....More Than You Bargained For
Had a dream that I was hanging around some university doing nothing much of interest. It was around the even time, and there were wooden pathways leading behind the campus that I followed in search of some forgotten object. Each of these halls was framed at each end by thick wooden beams arranged in a perfect square and which seemed to be made of a ( Read more... )
First off, don't give up: as frustrating as it can be, sometimes you just hit a dry period for reasons unknown. Remember that as long as you are getting a normal amount of sleep, you are having dreams without remembering them. It can be easy for me to forget about trying to recall dreams especially during busy times, but it will happen sooner or later. Even having one or two vividly recalled dreams a week or every two weeks is a pretty good goal for most people, so don't lose hope. Aside from that, here are a few things you might consider:
1. Try sleeping in another position or even a different location if you can do that. Sleeping with your head on the other end of the bed and telling yourself it is your "dream position" might be all that is needed. I've had some luck sleeping on the floor before, so maybe you could try that if it isn't too uncomfortable. Change-ups in your sleeping routine might also provoke some results, too. Afternoon naps are great dream periods if they don't disrupt your overall sleep schedule.
2. I've had a lot of success with melatonin supplements both in terms of overall sleep quality and the amount of dreams I've experienced. Some people say they make them groggy, but I use them every night and don't notice many negatives these days. They're very commonly used these days, so that might be an option if it won't interfere with your medicine. Speaking of which, those might be impeding your recall ability as well somewhat, although it is hard to say: some are reported to harm dream recall, while others might even cause more vivid experiences. Again, though, you are still dreaming all the same. Come to think of it, I'm actually surprised you didn't have any crazy dreams due to quitting cigarettes. That might be throwing you off for the time being, even.
3. You could try something like a Wake Back-to-Bed method if it isn't overly disruptive. Setting an alarm or something for the middle of the night is a well-proven technique, although not something I enjoy myself. If you do try it, aim for around 50-75% of the way through your sleep time so that you are getting into the REM periods. They used to think that these were the only parts of the brain's sleep cycle which contained dreams, but now it's thought that this isn't the case. Still, they are the 'hottest' phases with the longest and most vivid dream experiences, so that is what you are aiming for.
4. Try to increase your dairy intake before bedtime if possible. Milk and cheeses all sorts are good boosters if they are available to you. There are other things you can try, but dairy is the easiest if you ask me.
Most importantly, just stay positive about your prospects and keep trying. Just being interested in and excited about the topic goes a long way, so try to read and watch as much as you can about dreams or people's dream experiences for motivation. Be disciplined with your recording and I guarantee you'll make progress.
Also, my mudda told me to tell you say hello (lawl)
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