Advice for Those Who Do Not Remember Dreams

Of course, there can be no talk of Lucid Dreams if even ordinary Dreaming utterly refuses to be remembered. Therefore, let's start with memory development. We will need a notebook and a pen. Perhaps a flashlight, but personally, I manage without it. I prefer to write in the dark by feel. Keep the notebook and writing instrument ;-) by your bed so it's easy to reach. It's worth taking care of your sleeping environment. Check for any irritating noises that can be eliminated, any ticking or dripping.

When you wake up, don't open your eyes immediately; try not to think about anything, freeze, lie absolutely still. Don't rush into thoughts about what time it is, whether you're late, what to eat, and so on and so forth. Also, don't try to recall the Dreaming immediately; most often, it becomes even more forgotten. Instead, there appears an unpleasant sensation of holding it by the "tail," as if to say, "There it is, almost there," yet it slips further and further from your "hands." Just lie there and observe what comes to mind: some words, plot fragments, snippets of phrases, faces. Write down what you recalled; throughout the day, revisit your notes; perhaps individual words will develop into narratives (as is the case for most). Don't try to remember details: if you try to recall a name, you'll forget everything. Look at it broadly. Not, "I Dreamt I was wearing jeans of a certain brand, on a street with a specific name," but rather, "I was in a city, and there were people around." Minor details will then be recalled effortlessly. Try not to wake up abruptly. If you use an alarm clock, it's better to choose one with a sound that isn't too irritating, or one that gradually increases (there are such alarm clocks – a quiet melody starts playing and increases in volume until you turn it off), or ask a loved one to gently wake you at the right time. Before sleep, intend to remember Dreams; better yet, tell yourself with persistence first thing in the morning: "Tomorrow, I will wake up and remember my Dreams." Looking at colleagues, relatives, or just people, ask yourself what they might have Dreamt about today. And I repeat once more: don't try too hard to remember; that is, don't strain yourself. Otherwise, you'll get the opposite result. Everything will seem bleak and tiring, and the desire to give up will emerge. ;-)

Since you're making notes, keep a journal. Describe the surroundings in more detail; perhaps you'll soon feel the urge to engage in mapping. This will lay a foundation that will only support you in your endeavor. If Dreams still refuse to be remembered, you can try an alternative approach. Intend a specific object. Preferably not a small one, such as a bridge, a school, the sea, a lake. And intend the same object until it appears in your Dreaming; you will certainly remember that Dream. And there's a 70% probability that upon seeing this object, you will achieve awareness. And also a 50% probability that on subsequent occasions when this object appears in your Dreams, you will again enter Dreaming.

I can also recommend remedies such as fresh chamomile tea in the morning on an empty stomach, and Glycine tablets. Glycine is a calming agent; it relaxes the muscular system. It is recommended for people with sleep disorders. It relieves mild stress. It appears to have no contraindications and is almost a homeopathic remedy. Nootropil is a very good remedy, but you must read the contraindications for it. It stimulates blood flow, or something similar, in the head, to enhance performance. People who take it tire less and think more clearly. A side effect: they remember Dreams. ;-)) It's a proven, powerful remedy, but I REPEAT AGAIN – DON'T BE LAZY TO READ THE CONTRAINDICATIONS.