Prakash Menon Prakash Menon Asked 4 months ago

How long until rem sleep?

I often feel like I don't get enough deep sleep, even if I sleep for 7-8 hours. I've heard about REM sleep and how important it is. How long does it typically take to enter REM sleep after falling asleep?

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Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined May 2026 4 months ago
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Typically, you enter the first REM cycle about 90 minutes after falling asleep. If you are sleep-deprived like most of us working late shifts, your body might try to rush into it faster. Focus on a fixed sleep schedule to keep these cycles balanced.

Suresh Bhatia Suresh Bhatia Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

It takes around an hour and a half to hit REM sleep. I used to have terrible sleep quality which was messing with my blood pressure. Getting my sleep apnea checked and keeping a track of my daily lifestyle really helped bring my numbers down.

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Deepika Padukone Deepika Padukone Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Actually, it takes about 90 minutes to get to that dream state of REM. If you are tracking it on your smartwatch and seeing low numbers, don't stress too much about it, yaar. Just try to unwind, listen to some light music, and let your body do its thing naturally.

Gouri Chatterjee Gouri Chatterjee Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Our elders always said the first deep phase of sleep comes after a couple of hours. To help your body slide into deep, restful sleep naturally, try drinking a cup of warm turmeric milk before bed and keep your room completely dark. Avoid looking at your mobile phone late at night.

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Madhavan Pillai Madhavan Pillai Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

The first REM cycle usually begins around 90 minutes after you drift off. Don't worry if your sleep pattern feels a bit off occasionally. Just try to get some rest tonight and take care.

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