Does weed affect rem sleep?

I recently quit using weed after years of daily use. The first week, my REM sleep bounced back with incredibly vivid, crazy dreams because my brain was starved of it for so long. Now, my sleep quality is ten times better and my mind is finally clear.

I used to think it was helping me sleep, but I noticed I never felt fully rested the next day. After researching, I found out it blocks deep REM sleep which our brain needs to recover. Once I stopped, my dreams came back and I felt much more active.

From a productivity standpoint, relying on substances for sleep is counterproductive. Weed suppresses REM sleep, which is critical for memory consolidation and cognitive function. If you are having trouble sleeping, fix your screen time and consult a sleep specialist instead.

I totally get why you are asking this, sleep issues can make you so anxious. I used to worry constantly about my sleep quality. It is true that weed cuts down REM sleep, which can leave you feeling mentally exhausted over time. Please take care of yourself.

I was actually reading a medical journal about this last night. It turns out THC reduces the time you spend in the REM stage of sleep. So even if you sleep for 8 hours, your brain isn't getting the deep cognitive repair it actually needs.