Dream Journal and More....More Than You Bargained For

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Had a dream that I was hanging around some university doing nothing much of interest. It was around the even time, and there were wooden pathways leading behind the campus that I followed in search of some forgotten object. Each of these halls was framed at each end by thick wooden beams arranged in a perfect square and which seemed to be made of a

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[jeffreylytlehar]

Hi, Travis! Could you give me some more tips on dream recall like you said you would? I’ve had a little success from what you’ve described for me so far, but further advice would be helpful! Thanks.

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First off, don't give up: as frustrating as it can be, sometimes you just hit a dry period for reasons unknown. Remember that as long as you are getting a normal amount of sleep, you are having dreams without remembering them. It can be easy for me to forget about trying to recall dreams especially during busy times, but it will happen sooner or later. Even having one or two vividly recalled dreams a week or every two weeks is a pretty good goal for most people, so don't lose hope. Aside from that, here are a few things you might consider:

1. Try sleeping in another position or even a different location if you can do that. Sleeping with your head on the other end of the bed and telling yourself it is your "dream position" might be all that is needed. I've had some luck sleeping on the floor before, so maybe you could try that if it isn't too uncomfortable. Change-ups in your sleeping routine might also provoke some results, too. Afternoon naps are great dream periods if they don't disrupt your overall sleep schedule.

2. I've had a

[jeffreylytlehar]

Thank you for the advice, meng. Tell her I said hello. I ran into her in the hospital many years ago when I was having one of my operations done.