Quote Originally Posted by adraw View Post
Do you try to visualise the shred and anchor it, or do you use something to stabilize your memmory, so it doesnt fade out, when you are remembering complex ideas?
Well, I often do something similar to a re-entry/visualization on what I DO remember. Pretty much, I try to relive the moment as much as I can. If you relive the moment, you notice things such as "I'm here but I'm not sure why... Why AM I here?"

I also never record my dreams anymore >.< It was too annoying and it messed with my recall. Plus, some things just can't be put into words, y'know? Something like an emotion or a concept. Looking at those is the primary reason I recall because these are normally what can be interpreted into my life to give myself some answers.
Do you have some set of questions. You know.. One set you ask each time when you are not sure?
Na, I just feel around in the dream. I don't even "speak the questions, more inquire to myself and ponder the dream as a whole. Those questions are simply the best representation of it in words =)
When the responses doesnt come immediately... Do you wait.. If so, how long?
After A while I will get distracted (follow a different train of thought or have my alarm ring again because it's on snooze) and that night's dream will be lost.
Can you access a dream from a period before the one you are attempting to recall. If so... How?
Luck, mainly. Sift through yourself.

Often if when waking up I'll have this intense feeling that cannot be described in words, pictures or otherwise. Just holding on to that and searching yourself often brings the physical spark needed. Random dreams in the middle of the night can sometimes be accessed in a similar fashion by searching your feelings as you wake up. Its not uncommon for dreams of the same night to contain the same themes/emotions/concepts