I need some advice

[lee]

Alright, i am very interested in lucid dreaming and try my hardest every morning just to remember my dreams. Im lucky if i remember 2 or 3 a week, and i have been trying to remember them when i wake up for a month or two now. My dream journal isnt but a page long. I wish i knew what was wrong with me. I have an idea but im not sure. i smoke marijuana every day and night. I can completely funtion in every aspect of life usually ( sports, school, work, relationships, etc.) I think maybe that might be affecting my dream recall. I have not had a problem going to sleep in a long time. When i hit the bed, i can easily go right to sleep. Could this be affecting my ability to recall my dreams? Does anyone have any advice or insight about my situation?

[Hate]

Originally posted by lee i smoke marijuana every day and night. I've understood that it might do harm to your dream recall, and it might be a significant problem in your case. I'm not 100% sure though. Anyway, you could try self suggestion in order to help you recall a dream. When going to sleep, tell yourself: "Tonight I will dream. I will recall a dream in the morning." or something like that. Also, if you manage to wake up in the middle of a dream, you have greater chances of recalling something.

[Rakkantekimusouka]

Originally posted by lee+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(lee)</div> i smoke marijuana every day and night.[/b] Wow...that is just...wow, man. Originally posted by lee@ I can completely funtion in every aspect of life usually ( sports, school, work, relationships, etc.) <!--QuoteBegin-lee I think maybe that might be affecting my dream recall. Ya think? Hey, OK, I won't butt into your personal life, it's your body, your brain, you do what you want -- but smokin' the ganj will definitely upset the delicate inner workings, and mess up your dreams. I suggest potting down a little and then trying to recall dreams and go lucid. Also, a Dream Journal will help the recall quite a lot.

[Jammy]

Im not in the position to say this but i would throw away that ganj right away and quit smoking forever for the sake of Lucid Dreaming. Its really worth it.

[Rakkantekimusouka]

Originally posted by Jammy Im not in the position to say this but i would throw away that ganj right away and quit smoking forever for the sake of Lucid Dreaming. Its really worth it. Well, I was trying to be polite, but... CHUCK THE MARY-JANE! YOUR BODY WILL THANK YOU, AND SO WILL YOUR BRAIN!

[simpsin]

Yeah, i smoke a good amount too. Not every day and every night but when I do I can't remember shit. Maybe just stop for a week or two and see if your dream recall improves or just dedicate one or two nights of the week to Lucid Dreaming and don't go to bed high.

[YULAW]

Yup take this example.. This is Lucid Dreaming Normal. This is Lucid Dreaming when You're inviting that sweet sweet Mary jane

[nightowl]

^^HAHA.....*ahem*...yes... "drugs are bad...hmmmkay"

[simpsin]

Those of you who say that pot is bad .... have you ever tried it?

[Rakkantekimusouka]

Originally posted by simpsin Those of you who say that pot is bad .... have you ever tried it? Oh brother. The King of Kings of Lame Comebacks. Have you ever been sober and seen people who are high? Or better yet, have you seen photos and detailed diagrams of what pot does to a person's body? I thought not.

[nightowl]

I honestly dont see any real, beneficial reason for doing drugs except for people who are in serious, medical pain(and even that is controversial itself). and I've seen what drugs can do to people. I've lost all of my childhood friends to them and saw it consume them over the years into horrible people so I'd rather not try to destroy myself(not saying that doing drugs will automatically kill your personality, but it does change you). That and it smells....well....repugnant

[nina]

I think that it's ok to smoke every once in a while...like I will smoke maybe once a month with friends. But I have a very good friend and she smokes EVERDAY and has for years. It's kinda funny b/c it's someone you'd never expect (honors chemical engineering student with straight A's, level head, etc.). I think pot balances some people out. But yeah it definitely will have a major effect on your dream recall. I suggest you at least try to cut back from smoking everyday if you hope at all to lucid dream. And I've been high (on alot of different stuff)...and nothing makes me higher than a good LD. HONESTLY. And really guys, just yelling and lecturing at people like that isn't going to do much good.

[nightowl]

And really guys, just yelling and lecturing at people like that isn't going to do much good. [/b] oops

[Kaniaz]

If it doesn't affect me, I'm all too happy to say SMOKE YOUR BRAINS OUT - it's your body. But yep, alot of drugs affect your dream recall and "delicate inner workings" in the brain. And dreams are pretty delicate. It doesn't take much to screw them up, forget them and let them slip through your fingers or shatter one with just excitement. Espcially marajuna, that screws things up big time.

[SantaDreamsToo]

Originally posted by lee i smoke marijuana every day and night. hahahahahaha!!!! im srry but for some reason apon reading this I just started laughing, yep deffinataly your drug use, I would quit immediatly and start enjoying a higher quality of life and dreaming.

[Nirvana Starseed]

Hey lee. You mentioned........ i smoke marijuana every day[/b] I agree with what most people have said here. I see a connection between memory loss and smoking marijuana. Atleast short term. Careful not to go overboard with it. I can't say for sure that is what's stoping your dream recall, Have you tried not taking it and seeing what happens? It could be the main problem or it could have little to do with it. I admire you for your persistence. It is a learnable skill, If you keep trying you will have success. I use LDs and other things, reading, meditation, ect for escape and I dont smoke anything or drink very oftern. I dont know the reason you are smoking that, wether it is for escape or to relax or what. I do know that If you know or find out why you need to take that and replace that reason with something else and cut back on it, I have a feeling it will definitely help you.

[simpsin]

Contrary to popular belief pot isnt all about getting fucked up. I think most drugs are very very stupid, namely chemical ones like E and Meth and crap like that. Pot, however, is different. There's definately a spiritual aspect to using it. I think pot is 100% okay when used for personal growth and devolopment. And im guessing from your previous post that you have never tried smoking pot. Its really amazing what it can do: make you live in the here and now, which is quite remarkable if you try it. I think before you should diss anything, regardless of health risks and regardelss of whether you look stupid when on it, you should try it.

[lee]

i bet no one could tell im ever high just by looking at me or talking to me. And you are right ,simpsin, i dont use it to get messed up or to escape, it is like a wonderful hobby that me and my friends share. but that doesnt help my dream recall does it? I guess i will try cutting back bc i would really like to remember more dreams and eventually LD.

[simpsin]

Exactly .... me and my friends are exactly like that. When we are high we dont go around doing crazy things ... we just enjoy and be and try to experience stuff and think about thinks in a new light. So the guy whose symbol is Raichu ... i understand why you would think pot is so stupid and pointless but honestly you really wouldn't know just by looking at studies that talk aobut brain damage or seeing some kids fooling around. To some its more than that. And lee ... just curious where you live and what grade your in?

[lee]

i live on the coast of mississippi and im a sophmore in college. i love going to see a good movie and discuss it afterwards. its like pot has made such a good listener and observer. And it definately helps me go straight to sleep. I think it is what gives me hypnagogic imagery before i go to sleep. i swear it happens every night and when my conscious mind realizes it i will lose it. does this happen to you?

[TygrHawk]

I used to smoke constantly, for years. I think at first, it helped me become a more social person. It helped me to see things from new perspectives, and become more understanding. But after a while, it just made me lazy. And it definitely inhibited my dream recall. I'm very happy that I quit, and I really don't miss it at all. And as soon as I quit, my dream recall came back.

[ravenqueen]

Well since this has become a confessional I've down my fair share of pot too. I however do believe it is not something you want to do day and night. It does affect short term memory and control of thoughts. Your mind tends to wonder alot more after you smoke then if you were straight. So when you dream you mind still can't focus on one thing its wandering around from thought to thought causing you not really to have one solid dream to remember. So you can't remember what you never really had. Hope all that made sence

[Shadows]

Originally posted by lee i smoke marijuana every day and night. I can completely funtion in every aspect of life usually ( sports, school, work, relationships, etc.) we have something in common. about time someone came along that did. but i think thats ur problem cuz i smoke weed to STOP Ld.

[simpsin]

I can't say that it does. When i go to bed high I usually try to focus but end up just sleeping and waking up mad that I dont remember any dreams.

[Nirvana Starseed]

My only experience with that drug is when I was over at some other girls house and they were all smoking it and they pushed me to try it so I did and I took a whole lot of it and nothing even happened. Maybe you need to take it a few times or something. They agreed I secretly smoked it all the time in large amounts and was just faking that I'd never tried it. I assumed it was bad for you. Maybe it does have some good points aswell.