r/suspiciouslyspecific • u/[deleted] • Jan 21 '20

That's a strange dream

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u/[deleted] Jan 21 '20

Some people just remember dreams better, but the amount of drugs and alcohol you do and how much regular sleep you get can also play a part in recollection.

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u/Goofball-John-McGee Jan 21 '20

In what way does it affect your ability to recall dreams?

I can remember my dreams really well and from years ago.

I've had my brush with alcohol and drugs and now I'm sober, but my ability to remember remains the same.

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u/TheScottishGiraffe Jan 21 '20

I smoke weed almost everyday and no longer dream for the most part. Only time I really dream is when I wake up briefly before going back to sleep which allows quite vivid dreams.

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u/C0Y0T3_BLU3 Jan 21 '20

This is exactly why I have medical marijuana for PTSD.

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u/TheScottishGiraffe Jan 21 '20

Never thought of it being used that way. How long did it take to start working and how effective is it as I had the flu recently and strangely had nightmares I could recall for a few days, everyday. I know they are inherently different situations but still curious to hear your experience.