Why Is It Difficult To Remember Dreams? Knowing The Secrets Of The Brain Behind Dreams That Disappear Quickly

JAKARTA - It was awakened with feelings like I dream of something, but what is it? Then, in a matter of minutes, the picture just disappears, as if never happened. Many people wonder, do they actually rarely dream, or is their brain forgot'? The good news is, almost everyone agrees: everyone dreams every night. The difference is, there are those who are easier to remember, some feel as if the night is empty.

The following VOI, adapted from Very Well Mind, Wednesday, November 19, will discuss why a person can quickly forget dreams, what factors make it difficult for a person to remember, and how to train himself to be more familiar with the world of dreams.

Naturally, the most common dream occurs when you enter the REM phase of sleep (rapid eye movement), which is the phase when the brain is back active, the eyes move fast behind the petals, and the muscles of the body are actually very relaxed. In this phase, dreams usually feel the most lively and full of stories. However, even though the brain is busy producing films' in sleep, your memory is not always active. If the transition from REM sleep to other stages of sleep runs smoothly without you actually waking up, the contents of dreams can evaporate before being processed as long-term memory. Some things can also interfere with the number and quality of REM sleep, for example the use of certain drugs, especially antidepressants, as well as alcohol consumption which can suppress the REM phase before the effect is lost.

Then, why do you often suddenly remember dreams? For example, when you wake up because of an alarm in the morning, or stay up several times at night. When REM sleep is cut suddenly, you tend to wake up right after a dream is over, so that the contents are still 'warm' and easier to record. Sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, excessive movement of the limbs, or the habit of snoring can also break sleep and make dreams more often carried away to wake up. In some people, the theme even feels dramatic, such as a dream of drowning or strangling, which may be related to body sensations when breathing is disturbed.

Beyond the technical factors of sleep, the brain is also designed to quickly clean up dream experiences. When awakened, focus on moving to morning routines: catching a cell phone, thinking about work, or preparing children to go to school. This new activity and stimulation shifts electricity and chemical signals that formed a dream, so that the memory of dreams fades like writing on sand that is swept away by waves. Only dreams that are very memorable, whether because they are funny, strange, or full of emotions that tend to last longer. Dreams with a charge of fear or anxiety, for example, are often more inherent because they involve amygdala, a part of the brain that processes intense emotions.

The difficulty of remembering dreams is also sometimes related to certain health conditions. Sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, to narcolepsy can affect the night sleep structure and change the pattern of the appearance of dreams. In some cases, the treatment of sleep disorders with therapy such as CPAP can trigger a rebound'' phase of REM, so that dreams feel clearer and often remembered. On the other hand, messy sleep habits, prolonged stress, and certain psychological conditions can break sleep into short pieces so that dreams feel more frequent, although not always fun. If other complaints appear such as heavy drowsing during the day, often stumbling during sleep, or waking with breath, it is better to consult health workers or sleeping specialists for further evaluation.

For those of you who are curious about the content of dreams, the good news is that the ability to remember dreams can be trained. The simplest step is to create a dream journal. Put down the notebook and pen next to the bed, then get used to writing whatever you remember immediately after waking up, even if only one word, one scene, or one emotion. The more often you train the brain to catch' your dreams, the stronger the signal on the brain that dreams are important information to store. In addition, applying healthy sleep habits also helps: regular sleep and waking hours, comfortable, cool, and minimal disorder rooms, as well as reducing exposure to gadget screens and excessive stimulation before sleep so that the brain is better prepared to enter a deep and quality sleep phase.

To complement, try making dreams a light chat material in the morning. Tellting dreams to your partner, family, or even pets can help strengthen memories, as well as open up space for reflection about what is meeting your mind and heart lately. There is no obligation to always remember that a good sleep dream remains a top priority. However, understanding that hard to remember dreams is a normal thing can make you calmer, stop blaming yourself, and start enjoying a more relaxed relationship with the dream world. Who knows, among the dreams that you sometimes manage to catch, refined clues about emotional needs, worries, or expectations that you may miss while awakeing.