I did read an article abt that and can see what you're saying. I prob enter deep sleep and R.E.M. more than I realize I'm sure, but when I do wake during the night, I rarely remember any dreaming I've had. Maybe this is unusual. When I'm woken by the alarm or other people, I don't either, because I'm focused on the situation immediately at hand or usually in a hurry to get up and get ready and not about what I was dreaming of. It's usually when I have time to wake up on my own and reflect right after I've slept that I can remember. I didn't used to have as much stress and responsibilities and remembered my dreams much better then. Maybe this is unusual, idk. I wouldn't call it 'special', though, more like a pain. It might just be related to stress.