Thread: Why the fluctuating dream recall?

Recently my dream recall has been fluctuating, so I'm focusing on recall before I jump into lucid dreaming after a dry spell.

I've kept a journal for about 6 months, and have had OK-ish recall, usually recalling a fragment-2 dreams per night.

Recently though, I go to sleep at 10:30, wake up at around 2AM, go back to sleep and wake at 6:30. Sometimes I remember most of a dream or two per night, but sometimes I wake up and just can't remember anything at all, and it's a bit frustrating.

Does anyone know why this is?

I'm not sure why this happens, I have the same issue. I was remembering at least 2 dreams per night, but recently I am remembering about 1 every two nights. It may have something to do with the amount of attention we give recall, it may be due to a change in... something. Perhaps it's something that just comes and goes?

It is frustrating though, isn't it?

Originally Posted by Amandaceline

It is frustrating though, isn't it?

Most definitely

Most days I remember 4+, some days I remember 0 or 1, it sucks but thats life

A week ago I used to recall 2 fragments only.

I started using my DJ, saying some mantras before sleeping and trying to write in my DJ during the night, after waking up from a dream, when I am too tired or have to wake up soon in the other day, I write at least some notes that will help me remind the dream.

3 days after starting with this atitude I was recalling 4 or 5 dreams per night, and at least 2 of them usually are very detailed and vivid.