Thread: Some Basic Questions n.n

Alright, first off I'm trying to improve my dream recall. I think I can recall around one dream every 2-3 days, or 2 dreams in the same period - that's if I'm lucky. Since I've started to keep a DJ, how long should I expect it to be before I start noticing improvements?

Secondly, is it usual if you're almost NEVER viewing a dream where you're actually involved?

Well as for the first question, your dream recall will increase as you keep writing them down. Improvments can start in as soon as a week, it all depends on the person.

Some suggestions to help you in your dream recall would be auto-suggestion as in phrases such as: "I will remember all my dreams when i wake up" this works quite well for me. You will come across many other ways to help you, but you can tweak them to your standards.
Thats all i can give you for now, im not entirely sure what the second question is asking, sorry lol

Ah, alright. Thanks for the answer. I was hoping it'd be 100% recall after the first entry though xD Mrr, I guess I wasn't clear on the 2nd question. What I meant was, is it common to have dreams where you (in person) are not part of the dream?

Another question too, if anyone minds answering. After trying the affirmation technique (subconscious version), my body started to feel very heavy and it became extremely difficult to move. Is this normal for this type of thing?

Originally Posted by Grandius

Ah, alright. Thanks for the answer. I was hoping it'd be 100% recall after the first entry though xD Mrr, I guess I wasn't clear on the 2nd question. What I meant was, is it common to have dreams where you (in person) are not part of the dream?

Another question too, if anyone minds answering. After trying the affirmation technique (subconscious version), my body started to feel very heavy and it became extremely difficult to move. Is this normal for this type of thing?

Yes it is actually very natural to have a dream where you are not included, i have them often as i do ones where i am a part of them.
Does this happen after you become lucid in the dream?

I haven't become lucid in a dream yet. I just feel as though I'm a passive presence in dreams.

When you begin to feel heavy, its probably your body transitioning into sleep paralysis. Just go with it and let the process follow out.

What affirmation technique are you using? It sounds like you'd be a good subject for self-hypnosis if you experienced feelings of heaviness. The technique may work better for you than on others for that reason.

How long have you been keeping the journal so far? Have you been getting up/going to bed at about the same time every night?

Also, welcome to Dreamviews!