Why Can’t I Remember My Dreams?

The video explores why some people remember their dreams while others don't, focusing on the role of REM sleep and brain activity. It explains that vivid dreams occur during REM sleep, where brain activity resembles that of being awake. Norepinephrine, a hormone, plays a crucial role in memory formation during sleep. Light sleepers tend to remember dreams better due to frequent awakenings that increase norepinephrine levels. Tips for improving dream recall include waking up slowly and keeping a dream journal.

Explain how the brain's activity during REM sleep compares to when a person is awake.

What techniques can help improve dream recall upon waking?