Posted by Rach on June 4, 2000, at 9:08:12
In reply to Re: Little REM sleep, ideas anyone?, posted by SLS on June 4, 2000, at 8:52:59
> > Hey everyone, if any of you know of ways to increase REM sleep, I would love to hear your suggestions. I have some further Dr. visits to finish up with, but as for now, I have apnea 9 times an hour which wakes my brain up. We're are working on fixing that, but it may take the rest of this year to control. What I did find out, is that I have only 15 minutes of REM sleep a night, usually between 5 & 6 am. I'm often up late, and sleep little because I don't feel very different whether I sleep or not. Does anyone know of any brilliant ways to increase REM sleep?? Thanks, Jennifer
Hi Jennifer,Using sleeping tablets changes a person's sleeping patterns, including the time spent in REM sleep. I have learnt that initially, sleeping tablets will reduce the amount of REM sleep, especially during the first half of the night. Gradual adaptation to the drugs will led to a normal (for you) REM pattern. Then sudden withdrawal of sleeping tablets often results in an intense REM sleep rebound.
I'm not suggesting you should necessarily start taking sleeping pills to induce withdrawal symptoms, because I'm not entirely sure how good for you health it will ultimately be. It would most likely be very harmful to you. I am just giving you some information for you to think about and discuss with others.
I hope you can sleep better,
Rach
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