I don't dream

[Walken]

I've had a probelm with dreams sence I was about ten. I never remember them, I'd say I don't dream but I'm told everyone dreams so I'll go with that. I had a good strech about 8 months ago where I rememberd having about 8 different dreams but then I fell off again.

I don't think a dream journal will help, if I could remember them I'd start one.

Any ideas? It really bugs. I just read somethings about lucid dreaming that I want to try if I ever end up in a dream again but I don't know when that'll ever happen.

[Mnemosyne]

Yes, everyone has a few dreams each night. Meditate before you go to bed or take a nice relaxing bath before you fall asleep. I think that creating a relaxed state in your body will help to promote good dreams. And for finding out that you do dream? You might hate this response. Have someone wake you up in the middle of the night. Have that person ask you what you are dreaming about. You probably will tell them about your dream.........if you aren't too upset about being waked up. lol.

BB

[Alyn]

Also if you are out of balance, it can affect your sleep. It is possible to become unconscious out of sheer exhaustion, and never dream the whole time, shallow sleep as opposed to deep sleep. If this happens a lot it will seriously mess you up.

But it may just be a matter of recall. Rewind for a minute every time you wake. At least check to see if you were dreaming. Dreams are very elusive so don't stress over it. Put stock in the ones that really stand out. And let the others drift away. The important ones come back if you don't understand them.

[asamananara]

You could apply some basic wortcunning to address the
problem... a simple infusion of 1 part Mugwort, and one part
Calea Zacatechichi could promote more frequent, vivid, and
more meaningful dreams, while at the same time bolstering
dream-memory. Prepare the infusion in circle, calling the
plant-spirits to attend, being mindful of what you hope to
attain through their blessings. Drink the infusion about
half an hour before bed... this will also help you work
through whatever issues have blocked your dream capacity,
thereby encouraging a healthier, more productive and regular
dream-time.

[Flar's Freyja]

I found that when I really had a desire to read my dreams, the ability to remember them increased threefold. You might try starting with any little piece that you remember, no matter how small, and start working with it.

Also, try not to stress about it too much, as the anxiety could make it more difficult.

[Walken]

When I woke up this morning I tried to think back but the last thing I could remember was going to bed. I'll try the meditation tonight and the Calea Zacatechichi when I find out how to make a circle. Thanks

[boerbabe]

I never remember my dreams either, an even opon being wakened in the middle of the night, there's no memory (however fleeting) or having been dreaming.

I remember a nightmare when I was 7, of a creature that came and chewed off my feet, after I crawled in bed with my Mom, and one about three years ago where a dark female shape came to me and ripped half the flesh from my back with her nails.

Other then that, nothing. I've just taken it as a matter of course, that if I should remember it, I will. Of course something to make sleep more interesting would be nice!

[Raihn]

You do dream. You simply do not remember it. Everyone dreams during the course of the night, it is just by chance if your subconscious decides to store them into your memory.

But there are many reasons as to why you may not be remembering your dreams. Usually, the problem is related to stress or simply being very tired. Many people who have nightmares are often suggested by their doctors to read heavily before going to bed, working the mind out of dreaming too erratically, sometimes worked to the point where one does not remember the dreams at all in the morning. This may be a reason as to why you cannot recollect your visions; perhaps your mind is over-stimulated before bed.

You may want to try relaxing before sleep. You may want to listen to calming music or, yes, of course, meditation. Also, perhaps it would help to take a soothing bath before bed, instead of taking showers in the morning…or you could do both! It’s all right to be neurotically clean. *Chuckles*

[boerbabe]

Usually, the problem is related to stress or simply being very tired. Many people who have nightmares are often suggested by their doctors to read heavily before going to bed, working the mind out of dreaming too erratically, sometimes worked to the point where one does not remember the dreams at all in the morning. This may be a reason as to why you cannot recollect your visions; perhaps your mind is over-stimulated before bed... Also, perhaps it would help to take a soothing bath before bed, instead of taking showers in the morning…or you could do both! It’s all right to be neurotically clean. *Chuckles*

Hmm.. maybe this is my problem. As soon as I learned to read, I started reading for an hour or mroe before bed each night. I literaly cannot sleep if I don't do this, but then it's my favorite, and longest running habit. 18 years worth of habit..lol.

As for being neuroticaly clean, I never take showers, as the water falling down on me feels nothing like rain and I can't stand the feel of it, and I always bathe before going to sleep, never in the morning.

Reading this, I think I'm intentionaly defunct! lol :floating:

[Raihn]

You know, I actually use to have the same exact problem with reading far too much before bed time. I never had any eventual or meaningful dreams for the longest time. Perhaps what you can try to do, Boerbabe, is to read just a little bit less. Instead of reading three chapters, just read two. You'd be surprised what a few less pages can do for your subconscious.

[boerbabe]

The only time I read less is when I'm completely exhausted, and then I pick up the book, and the words turn intoa big blur. After twently minutes of trying to make them turn into English (or even pig latin!) I end up laying the book on my chest to think... and then it's morning..lol.

As for cutting back.. um... if I can cut back to 200 pages a night, it'd be a miracle! But I'll give it a try, and see what happens. :)