How many minutes of rem sleep should you get?

Oh, REM sleep, that's when you dream, right? I've been researching sleep a bit, and I saw that around 20-25% of your total sleep should be REM. So if you sleep for 8 hours, that's about 1.5 to 2 hours. It's fascinating how different sleep stages work, no?

Knowing about REM sleep is good, but no need for expensive sleep tests right away. If you're getting enough total sleep, typically 7-9 hours, then your REM should naturally be around 1.5 to 2 hours. Focus on basic good sleep habits like a fixed schedule and a dark room. It's practical and doesn't cost anything.

REM sleep is when all the important memory consolidation happens, or so I read for my psychology class, haha. They said for an adult, roughly 1.5 to 2 hours of REM is what's generally needed in a 7-9 hour sleep. It's tough getting that much with all the college stuff, but we try!

For us working professionals, every minute of quality sleep counts. Ideally, you want to get about 20-25% of your total sleep as REM. So, if you're pulling in 7-8 hours, that's roughly 1.5 to 2 hours of REM. Consistent sleep hygiene, like a regular bedtime, really helps optimize all sleep stages.

REM sleep numbers floating online are usually estimates. Don't trust random figures without proper context. If you're seriously concerned about your sleep quality, especially REM, go and verify it with a real doctor or a sleep specialist. They can do proper diagnostics and give you reliable information, unlike the internet.

I use a sleep tracker, and it usually shows my REM sleep is around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours if I get a full 8 hours of sleep. I'm just sharing what my tracker says, not any medical advice. Everyone's sleep pattern is unique, so it's good to understand your own.