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more REM sleep?

Posted by JD on September 28, 2002 at 15:01:59:

Hi Everyone,

I recently had a sleep test because of my excessive daytime sleepiness (ie. 3-4 hour naps in the afternoon)...my REM sleep was only measured at 3.9%, which is dangerously low.

I don't have caffeine or any other toxin running through my system, and I don't have any major psychological problems that are interupting my sleep.

Because of my REM deprivation though, I have been having some visual disturbances and mild hallucinations, and I will often experience some depression and anxiety as a RESULT of poor REM sleep.

Besides good sleep hygene, etc., I am looking for any type of methods or devices that can stimulate REM sleep.

Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks,

JD

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