Rahul Kapoor Rahul Kapoor Asked 6 months ago

What percentage of sleep should be rem?

I've been reading a lot about sleep cycles and REM sleep lately. My watch tracks it, but I'm not sure if my REM percentage is normal. What should a healthy percentage look like?

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Sneha Reddy Sneha Reddy Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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Honestly, I used to obsess over these sleep cycle apps. But then my friend told me, it's more about how you feel when you wake up. REM sleep is important for dreams and memory, so try to get consistent sleep timings.

Vishal Shah Vishal Shah Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Please don't ignore if you're constantly tired, even if you feel like you slept. I once ignored my constant fatigue, thinking it was normal, and it turned out to be a vitamin deficiency. Go get yourself checked if you're worried about sleep quality.

Kavita Nair Kavita Nair Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Oh god, I've spent hours reading about REM sleep and trying to optimize it. It's usually around 20-25% of your total sleep, from what I've read. But seriously, stressing about it might make it worse. Focus on relaxing before bed.

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Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Beta, it's natural to wonder about these things. As long as you're getting a good 7-8 hours and feel fresh in the morning, you're likely getting enough REM sleep. Your body knows what it needs. Don't worry too much about tracking every percentage.

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Rohan Gupta Rohan Gupta Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Yaar, don't overthink it too much! If you're feeling rested, that's what matters. Your body will naturally cycle through the stages. Just try to keep a consistent sleep schedule and you'll be good.

Sunita Singh Sunita Singh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

All these fancy sleep trackers tell you percentages, but are they always accurate? Spend your money on a good mattress or blackout curtains instead of stressing over numbers. If sleep issues are serious, then proper doctor consultations and tests will be needed, not just app data.

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