Varun Patel Varun Patel Asked 8 months ago

How many hours of rem sleep do you need?

I've been reading about REM sleep and its importance for memory and learning. How many hours of REM sleep do adults generally need to function well?

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Sameer Bhatt Sameer Bhatt Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago
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REM sleep? Bhai, any sleep would be great right now! But seriously, I read it's about 20-25% of your total sleep for adults. So if I ever get my 8 hours, that means about 1.5 to 2 hours of REM. A distant dream for me, haan.

Indira Krishnan Indira Krishnan Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Don't fret too much about exact numbers, beta. Generally, for adults, about 20-25% of your night's sleep should be REM. That's usually around 1.5 to 2 hours if you sleep for 7-8 hours. Just aim for good, consistent rest, and REM will come naturally.

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Ramchandra Sharma Ramchandra Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

For good brain health, REM sleep is very important. About 1.5 to 2 hours is good for adults. My dadi used to say, 'achhi neend, achhe vichar'. Try to keep regular sleep time, and a little warm oil massage on head helps calm mind for better sleep. But no mobile at night, okay?

Priya Kapoor Priya Kapoor Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

REM sleep is when all the dreaming happens, right? I heard it's usually around 20-25% of your sleep, so 1.5 to 2 hours for most adults. Maybe that's why I sometimes dream about yummy biryani after a good night's rest! Just make sure not to eat too heavy before bed, affects sleep quality.

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Sneha Reddy Sneha Reddy Joined May 2026 6 months ago

From what I've seen and tracked, for adults, it's typically around 1.5 to 2 hours of REM sleep in a 7-9 hour sleep cycle. It's crucial for brain function and memory. I try to maintain a consistent sleep schedule to ensure I get enough of it, makes a big difference!

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