Why is it so hard for some people to remember their dreams?

Question

And is it true that you dream every night? because I barely remember most of my dreams.

Answer 1

Dreams are very short most of the time so sometimes its very hard to remember them, but if it is like a dream that you like or of it scares you them its more easier to remeber.

Answer 2

If they would keep a pad and paper beside the bed.   Before going to sleep make a mental note that you will remember your dreams.  Then as soon as you wake, start writing.

Answer 3

when you wake up, you have to lie completely still for a few seconds then you'll remember your dream.  yes we do dream every night.

Answer 4

Yes you dream many times every night. When humans sleep we go through mini cycles, of about 90 Min's, which include 2 types of sleep REM (Rapid Eye Movement) and Non-REM. Most of our dreaming occurs in REM sleep which only accounts for just 15% of our overall sleep. Researches have found that we dream about once every 90 mins. However, we only remember our dreams if we wake up whilst they are occuring or have just happened. Which would explain why you dont remember many as you are probably waking up in a different stage of sleep and not in REM.

Answer 5

Everyone dreams every night, there have been many tests on subjects which prove this to be true.  You must awaken during a dream or at the end of a dream to have recall.  If you can remember anything at all, it is important to begin writing it all down a.s.a.p. as more & more details will come to your mind.  You may also remember another dream while you are in the process of recording one dream.  If you get in the habit of writing down your dreams, (and telling yourself that you'll remember them before going to sleep) you might be surprised.

Answer 6

yes that is very common, but you do dream every night whether you remember them or not.

Answer 7

You don't want to remember.

Answer 8

Five minutes after the end of the dream, half the content is forgotten. After ten minutes, 90% is lost.

1. Your dreaming mind has access to information that is not readily available to you when you are awake. Your dreams may reveal your secret desires and subconscious feelings.

2. In remembering your dreams, you will have an increased knowledge about yourself, bring about self-awareness and self-healing.  Dreams are an extension  of how you perceive yourself. They can be a source of inspiration, wisdom, and joy.

3. Learning to recall your dreams may help you become a more assertive person.  In remembering your dreams, you are expressing and confronting your feelings.  

4. Remembering your dreams can help you come to terms with stressful aspects of your lives.

Tips To Recalling Your Dreams:

Remembering your dreams will require some effort on your part. But what your dreams can offer and tell you about yourself will be well worth it. Here are some tips in helping your dream recall:

1. Before going to bed, keep a clear mind. Tell yourself that "I will remember my dream when I wake up". This is actually a proven and effective way to help dream recall. Having too many thoughtson your mind can distract you from remembering your dream in the morning.

2. Have a regular bedtime and wake up time.  Make this your routine. Going to bed and waking up at a regular time every day aids in dream recollection.

3. Avoid alcohol consumption and taking medication before going to bed. These things may hinder you from remembering your dream. Eating fatty foods too close to bedtime can also divert bodily resources away from the brain and hinder dream recollection.

4. Keep a pencil/notebook or tape recorder next to your bed so that it will be within reach as soon as you wake up.  You want to make recording your dreams as easy a task as possible. Having a small lamp by your bedside is also a good idea should you wake up in the middle of the night and want to record your dream immediately.

5. Do not get out of bed immediately. Upon waking from a dream, lay still in your bed, keeping your eyes closed and moving as little as possible. Wake up slowly and stay relax. Hold on to the feelings you have and let your mind wander to the images of what you have just dreamt. Were you frustrated, terrified, or happy?

6. Write down  as many details in your dream as you can, no matter how minute or seemingly unimportant it may be. Do not judge the content or worry if it makes sense.  The idea is to get it down on paper so you can evaluate it later.  Make it a habit that this is the first thing you do. Talking about your dreams to friends or participating in forums and chats also help you remember.

7. Sometimes it may help to draw pictures. A picture is worth a thousand words, as the saying goes. Even if you are not an artist a simple drawing can help to jolt details of your dream.