Drop in recall

[mini0991]

My recall has sucked for the past week. I'm not entirely sure what would cause this. Did anyone ever have a drop of recall out of nowhere? I think it's stress, or maybe just lack of motivation as i'm very tired in the morning. I also go to bed at 1 every night, but I've been doing this before with no problem. Any ideas to help?

[mini0991]

Anyone?

[Sarin]

I think maybe if it is stress going on to much in you day to day life then, I hav notice in my dreams stress has affected me. For meditation works and just calming yourelf down throught the day.

[tyrantt23]

I'm actually experiencing a drop in recall as well these past 3 days. I had been recalling 2 or 3 dreams every night for a little while. Then 2 days ago I didn't remember anything, yesterday I recalled a little bit of one dream, and today I didn't remember anything either. Usually its temporary though, from what I've read. Just keep at it, and it should go back to normal. Don't lose hope... :meditate:

Good luck on your upcoming recalls... :banana:

[mini0991]

My recall is slowly coming back, but it's still not too good. I think one thing that's getting me is the fact that I get nervous when I wake up that I won't remember my dream, since this has happened. What happens is that I'm standing in the shower and CLICK! it comes back to me, but not as much as if I just woke up knowing it. I'm going to have to just let it come to me, I guess.

[xcrissxcrossx]

MY recall went down after i stopped trying to LD. I have been trying to again and now it is coming back. I actually remembered a decent dream I had last night, which is cool.

[mini0991]

What would be the best time to go to bed for the best recall?

[Abra]

Whatever time you want. Be sure to get enough sleep to function, and most imporantly be consistent. I cannot stress how much consistency helps with recall. For example, I now use an alarm to get myself up a couple minutes before the end of my REM periods, ensuring superb, nearly foolproof recall. Also, consistency with time will make you more likely to remember dreams at that time--it builds upon itself.

Other than that, I suggest you read a journal entry or two from a time where you had good recall, and don't stress. I'm considering posting a pretty good method (both for recall and as a reality check)... But I'm too tired, and will do it in a thread later. xD