Ritu Desai Ritu Desai Asked 9 months ago

How to increase rem and deep sleep?

I always feel tired even after sleeping for 7-8 hours. My husband read somewhere that increasing REM and deep sleep can make a big difference. How can I improve the quality of my sleep?

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Madhavi Kulkarni Madhavi Kulkarni Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Haan na, sleep quality is so bad nowadays due to mobile screens. I have started keeping my phone away one hour before sleeping, and it really helped my deep sleep, ho na. Try doing this.

Sister Lisha Sister Lisha Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Deep sleep is when your body repairs itself. Avoid drinking tea or coffee after 4 PM, as caffeine stays in your system for a long time and blocks deep sleep cycles. Keep your room cool and dark.

Neha Sharma Neha Sharma Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Do you guys also feel super tired in the morning even after sleeping for 8 hours? I keep tracking my sleep cycles on my smart watch and it shows almost zero deep sleep. Is this normal or should I worry?

Ram Lakhan Ram Lakhan Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Humare yahan kehte hain ki sone se pehle pairon ke talwon mein sarso ka tel malne se neend bohot gehri aati hai. Dimag shant rehta hai aur thakawat bilkul door ho jati hai.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I struggled with chronic insomnia for years. The only thing that consistently improved my deep sleep was getting 20 minutes of morning sunlight and maintaining a fixed wake-up time every single day, even on weekends.

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Priya Rao Priya Rao Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I always recommend establishing a simple evening routine, like reading a book or listening to soft music. It signals your brain that it is time to wind down, helping you transition smoothly into REM sleep.

Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Regular physical training during the day is the best natural sleeping pill. If you burn enough energy in the gym or running, your body will automatically demand deep sleep to repair itself at night.

Gurpreet Singh Gurpreet Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Be careful about heavy, high-carb dinners, especially if you have high blood sugar, as late-night spikes can totally disrupt your sleep cycle. Eat a light dinner at least three hours before going to bed.

Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I recently improved my sleep scores by doing 10 minutes of deep breathing exercises right before sleeping. My mind stops racing and I wake up feeling actually refreshed now.

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Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined May 2026 6 months ago

If you want better REM sleep, stop scrolling Instagram in bed. Set a strict sleep schedule, invest in a good mattress, and keep your room temperature around 20-22 degrees. Discipline equals good sleep.

Ananya Nair Ananya Nair Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I know how frustrating it is to toss and turn all night while worrying about how tired you will feel tomorrow. Please be kind to yourself; sleep will come naturally when you stop putting pressure on it.

Siddharth Sen Siddharth Sen Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

At Apollo, my physician clearly told me that poor deep sleep could be a sign of mild sleep apnea or vitamin D deficiency. I strongly suggest getting a proper medical consultation rather than guessing.

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