Thread: Does anyone else have this problem?

Just keep at it. Remember, you are trying to develop a new habit, so it can take some time. Dry spells and off nights still seem to happen every now and again. Don't get frustrated or take it personally. There are just so many factors that can influence your recall.

Are you trying to remember all your dreams in the morning? Or do you wake up after every REM cycle throughout the night to jot down a few notes?

Originally Posted by Robot_Butler

Just keep at it. Remember, you are trying to develop a new habit, so it can take some time. Dry spells and off nights still seem to happen every now and again. Don't get frustrated or take it personally. There are just so many factors that can influence your recall.

Are you trying to remember all your dreams in the morning? Or do you wake up after every REM cycle throughout the night to jot down a few notes?

I tend to wake up around the same time every night ( around 5am then again around 7am) so I think I am waking up after my REM cycles since those times will adjust if I go to bed earlier or later. I am already in the habit of concentrating on recall prior to falling asleep, I keep a pretty detailed journal (as much as possible anyway, still haven't gotten to where I can recall vivid details yet), and I try not to move or open my eyes upon waking until I get the memory of the dreams I had. When I start writing in my journal I tend to start with the most recent dream and work my way backwards as more detail comes to the surface.

Thank you everyone who offered advice, most of it was already part of my routine but I appreciate the effort.