The Book Of THoTH

I see posts on keeping journals but yet to come across any tips on remembering any part of the dream so I have something to write, anyone able to offer some advice?

Basically I only recall ever having 4 dreams since my oldest memories.

The main one was a recurring memory I used to have almost every night, wasn't a nightmare but made me feel uncomfortable over time I guess i've learnt to supress it (maybe that is the problem).

The others have just been random memories, 2 being premonitions (kind of like deja vu - but before it happened is the best I can describe them) the 4th was like the 2nd and 3rd but didn't happen (that was well over 5 years ago).

I'm know I talk in my sleep (been told by others, however no-one as of yet has been unable to understand what i'm saying) - not brave enough to record myself sleeping.

Sorry seem to just be prattling on now.

You might want to consider an herbal approach.

Mugwort is an herb that's been traditionally used for the purpose of supporting dream recall. It shouldn't be too hard to find. I put a small amount (1/4 ounce or so) into a small culinary bag (a lightweight sock works as well), and I place it inside my pillow case with my pillow. Mugwort can be made into tea as well (it's pretty good in combination with chamomile and maybe a little ginger), but I've found just putting the herb by itself inside my pillow case does the job.

To calm nightmares, I'd add some chamomile and couch grass. Chamomile can take the sharp edges off of dreams and couch grass is traditionally used for protection against unknown dangers.

I don't know if this will be useful, but when I'm doing dream work (although I haven't done so in a while), I clear my bedroom by smudging with white sage, and in meditation I construct an energetic shield around myself before I go to bed. The shield allows dreams but deflects harm.

Please keep us posted as things develop.
plur

Yes herbs can help you remeber dreams but they can alter them as well.

The way i do it is by meditating before i go to bed. I do this for about 20min then i lay down. Also exercise can increase memory as well as this. Along with a healthy diet.

Stress is also a factur. Make sure you reavleave all stress hence meditaition.

Pluralone - I like the idea of using herbs (much better than the processed rubbish that only makes you ill) not personally looked into Mugwort before - however is any particular form that is better than others, as in you can buy it ready ground (presumably one way of making it in to tea?) or I think could possibly find it growing in the wild and therefore fresh?

Gigasis - interesting points there. I find it very difficult to "switch-off" my brain at night thus being able to meditate i don't think is for me. Stress and diet you have me on both of those - my diet is far better than a lot of peoples but far from perfect and as for stress I have no reason to suffer from it but often do.

Care to expand on what way herbs alter dreams? Adversely, possitively, none of the above?

xxzantrix - I've done some wild-crafting (gathering herbs from the woods and meadows) but for the most part I purchase my herbs from a trusted distributor. What I do professionally does not allow me the time or the resources to gather all of my own herbs from the wild. If you do decide to do this, please understand it is really easy to misidentify herbs in the wild. I mean, did you know there are several different kinds of dandelion? Several different kinds of wild lettuce, too, and if you get the wrong one it just means it's not as strong as the right one, but then there's calamus root - it looks exactly like another plant that's very deadly, and one can only tell the difference by finding it when it's in bloom. I think wild-crafting is an art all on its own that requires at least as much training as herbal medicine itself.

Anyway, where I live there are several shops where one can purchase organic (or wild-crafted) herbs. There are also many web sites that sell herbs. Usually I purchase herbs in the "cut and sifted" form, which means the plants have been separated from any weeds that might have been gathered during harvesting and then cut for ease of use and dried. Some - in fact, I'd say most - herbs are best used after drying.

As for how to choose which herbs to use internally (as tea or ingested in another form), it's really best to consult an herbalist. Recommendations must be made with the individual in mind, including the overall state of health, medications or supplements being taken, and in-depth background regarding the issue at hand. Even the formulas that are available 'over the counter' can contain herbs that will cause harm in certain individuals. People tend to forget that herbs are medicinal and their use must be approached with care.

Regarding how to choose which herbs to use magickally and externally - such as in pillow sachets, energy work, etc - a general rule of thumb is that the magickal properties of the herbs generally correspond with their physical healing properties. For instance, couch grass is used internally for protecting the kidneys (that's a really abbreviated description). Traditionally, the kidneys are considered a 'seat of fear' and are open to attack from behind. So the magickal properties of couch grass are protective, especially from dangers that can 'sneak up from behind'.

It's a rather in-depth subject, and I don't want to monopolize the thread (any more than I already have!) so I'll wrap this up here. Happy dreaming!
plur

I am seriously wanting to stop the current dream I have been having. I normally don't remember my dreams but this one I have had for over a week and now I am afraid to sleep thinking it will return again. I remember everything from the dreams like it right in my face want it to stop. I seriously rest broken from this.

I can't remember my dreams at all. Even if I have a bad dream and wake up from it, I forget it within seconds and wonder what I was dreaming. I used to envy people who remember dreams but then I think I am better off not remembering them because I have nothing to be scared of or to be stressed about. So in the end, I'm glad I don't remember them.

Hi baberham. I’m sorry you are not getting enough sleep, and I can only try to help sharing with you my own experience.

It began, a few years ago with “somethingâ€

Hi Etrusca,

Thank you, I know Pslam 23 maybe I ca try that and see if that will help. Right now I am currently involved in a sleep deprovaion study recommended by my doc cause I haven't been getting enough sleep. He doesn't know the extent of the dreams because I don't want him to think I am crazy. Cause I am not. I think this series of dreams is a warning and that why it hasn't stopped. But, I will try anything at this point, cause the headaches and the sleeplessness is going to drive me crazy before to long.

Thanks for caring,
baberham