Everyone,

I have this peculiar problem.  I don't remember my dreams (I'm taking Parnate).
 One of my classes (a class on the biology & phenomenology of states of
consciousness) has a homework assignment where we're supposed to try to
remember dreams over
the next 2 weeks and basically perform a mental status exam on our dreaming
self.  (The diagnosis is supposed to be "delirium due to being asleep.")  They
do provide a way to do the assignment if you just can't remember any dreams,
but I'd really like to be able to do the homework as was intended (and not feel
like any more of a weirdo than I generally do).

Okay so that's my long-winded explanation.  The question I have is, does anyone
have tips for remembering your dreams?  (I've tried the standard stuff such as
keeping a notebook right by my bed, priming myself to remember them the night
before, lying in bed for a couple minutes when I wake up trying to remember any
dreams I've had, etc.  This just doesn't cut it.)

Thanks.  I will be really happy if I can find a solution to this one.

-elizabeth

It has turned out that, with my skewed sleep architecture, what helps me to
remember my dreams is to take a sedative that lasts long enough that I get
about 6 or 7 hours. When I am able to sleep through most of the night
undisturbed, sleep cycles proceed more normally.

(You're a little late, too; the assignment was due last week.)

-elizabeth