#REM sleep

[maybe-im-dark]

Just imagine Logan making woofing and barking sounds in his sleep when dreaming like dogs. Wade thinks it's the most adorable thing and has several videos of it on his phone

[jolynesmom]

Hiiii! ♡i have one quick and simple question. I heard about a method that can be considered a guaranteed method in the void state or atleast sleep paralysis which could help alot with the void. Its about waking up you rem cycle motionless or atleast make very little movement you could as you awake. Since sleep paralysis happens mainly at your rem, you waking up in your rem especially as in a way that is like you are still sleeping, it's a sure shot way to enter sleep paralysis. I really like this method since all you have to do is wake up motionless (+ you can do it anywhere without worry about someone catching you or whatever). Though my problem is the thing itself, waking up motionless- do you have a way training yourself and body- especially quickly so it will be easy? Or maybe some advice 😅?

heya!! <3

first off (in my opinion) any method can be a guaranteed way to enter the void or shift, you just need to execute it correctly

waking up from a rem sleep and not moving is a ‘guaranteed way’ because you wake up already in an alternate state of consciousness instead of working your way there, but yeah you can enter the void or sp instantly this way, I did it like 2 times actually

the way you train yourself not to move or open your eyes when you wake up from rem sleep is affirming for a day or more beforehand that you won’t move or open your eyes next time you wake up. also, the last thing on your mind before drifting off to sleep should be exactly this or just command your subconscious mind to remember it before drifting to sleep

do you remember when you’re very excited the night before a trip (or something similar) that it’s literally the last thing on your mind before falling asleep, and you usually wake up around the time when you put your alarm on or even before the alarm goes off? it’s like that

[thebardostate]

The Myth of Dreamless Sleep

Consciousness never "switches off" because it isn't generated by the brain. Its sensory inputs can be switched off - during sleep or general anesthesia, for instance - but your consciousness is still there. For example, a small but consistent number of patients report out-of-body experiences (OOBEs) or near-death experiences (NDEs) while under general anesthesia.

[great-health-stuff]

Surprising Sleep Effects You Need to Know

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💤 #2 Sleep Impacts Every Corner of Your Body According to the National Institutes of Health, sleep affects almost every tissue in your body. From regulating hormones and boosting immunity to supporting cardiovascular health, controlling blood pressure, and even impacting your appetite and breathing—quality sleep is essential for optimal health.

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[popcorn-plots]

on one hand, the trope of someone acting out their nightmares is very nice and I love it. on the other hand, your body kind of paralysis itself during REM sleep (when dreams occur) and acting out violent and/or unpleasant dreams is actually a disorder called REM Sleep Behavior Disorder that requires a healthcare professional to intervene because that not actually normal. It's also very rare and mostly effects people over the age of 50

[shotbyshe]

Commonplace - sept'24

REM sleep is a stage of sleep associated with dreaming, memory, and brain development.

REM sleep (rapid eye movement), a unique phase of sleep in mammals and birds characterized by eye movements, low muscle tone and dreaming.

Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep goes by many names, including active sleep, desynchronized sleep, paradoxical sleep, rhombencephalic sleep, and dream sleep.

Many people have been told REM sleep is the stage of sleep in which you dream, but REM is involved in a host of important functions, from brain development to emotional processing.

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Wanted to learn about this so I can further comprehend my dream events. Commonplacing is something I'm beginning to enjoy and understand. My dreams lately have been QUITE vivid and powerful. I even wrote a song in my dream once. Something is certainly happening with me during my sleeplife, my brain is definitely living it's own adventures.

[biology-geology-beaches-india]

TSRNOSS, page 14.

[faceyourphobia]

Psychology info ramble because I’m trying to stay awake..

Our patterns of sleep differ all throughout the night, meaning we go into different levels of sleep NREM-1, to NREM-3, to NREM-4, to NREM-2 at random intervals. So you could go 1, 4, 2, 3 or 1, 3, 1, 4, 2, or any of the sort.

REM occurs later in the night and usually has the longest interval of one or two hours. (the others can literally only last for minutes at a time.)

But because REM happens so late in the night, some people get cut off from that level of sleep. Like insomniacs. And even though it’s just the stage where dreams occur, it is still very important.

So to counteract this, the brain will try to catch up on REM the next time you try to fall asleep, and will send you straight into REM, with your body going through NREM-1, 2, 3, and 4 within a matter of seconds.

(NREM levels are described by the levels of brain activity (I think), which are referred to as Alpha, Beta, etc, waves)

[unityghost]

“I’m gonna take the day off and sleep in because my mental health is a hot mess”

*sleeps in*

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*nightmares*

*nightmares*

*nightmares*

*nightmares*

*nightmares*

*NIGHTMARES*

*NIGHTMARES*

*NIGHTMARES*

*N I G H T M A R E S*

*N   I   G   H   T   M   A   R   E   S*

“This has not been a healing day off and I should have gone to the office”

[femmefatalevibe]

ik this sounds weird, but how do I wake up HAPPY? like I have to wake up at 5:30 am everyday and I sleep at like 10:30 and in the morning when my alarm goes off I snooze it for like 30 mins and I wake up pissed off AND LATE. it's really bothering me how my mornings are so not ...NICE. Any help would be appreciated. xx

Hi love. You could need more sleep (some people need 8-9 hours instead of 7 hours to function optimally) and you're chronically over-exhausting yourself. Or, your sleep and wake-up times could be incompatible with your natural circadian rhythm. I would look into sleep chronotypes and read the book, Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker to see what improvements you can make for a more peaceful way to start your mornings.

Hope this helps xx

[maggotboo]

Kinda curious, can anyone like/reblog this post if they experience any of the following in dreams;

Taste

Touch/Sensations

Smell

Clear words, phrases, letters, numbers or anything in writing

Pain

Death and or serious bodily harm

Being given specific messages about your current state of consciousness

Self aware figures/people who seem to act of their own voilition despite you having a sense of control/being lucid

Environments and people distorting/not cooperating when you acknowlege your lucidity

Being somebody completely different from yourself/having another persons literal, in body perspective

Spiritual, out of body experiences like acension or a feeling of your soul seperating from your body

Apparentally these things arent common but I experience all of these. I wanna see if anyone else does! Itd be neat.

[tenth-sentence]

Finally, Stickgold suggests a clear link between EMDR and memory processing in dreams: "If the bilateral stimulation of EMDR can alter brain states in a manner similar to that seen during REM sleep then there is now good evidence that EMDR should be able to take advantage of sleep-dependent processes, which may be blocked or ineffective in PTSD sufferers, to allow effective memory processing and trauma resolution."

"The Body Keeps the Score: Mind, brain and body in the transformation of trauma" - Bessel van der Kolk

[informationatlas]

Sleep inertia refers to the groggy and impaired feeling that individuals often experience immediately upon waking from a nap or night's sleep. It's the transitional period between sleep and wakefulness when cognitive and motor functions are temporarily compromised. During sleep inertia, individuals may feel disoriented, have difficulty concentrating, and experience a decline in performance compared to their baseline capabilities.

The severity and duration of sleep inertia can vary among individuals and are influenced by factors such as the depth of sleep, the duration of sleep, and individual differences in sleep patterns. For example, if a person is awakened from a deep stage of sleep, such as slow-wave sleep (SWS) or rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, they are more likely to experience stronger sleep inertia.

The grogginess associated with sleep inertia typically dissipates over a short period, ranging from a few minutes to about 30 minutes, as the brain transitions to a more alert state. Strategies to minimize sleep inertia include gradually waking up with gentle stimuli, such as light or mild movement, and avoiding sudden or abrupt awakenings. Additionally, establishing consistent sleep patterns and ensuring an adequate amount of sleep can contribute to reducing the impact of sleep inertia.

→ Trouble waking up? It might be sleep inertia — 3 ways to prevent sleep inertia

[great-health-stuff]

🔓Sleep Hygiene Unlocked

[i-dont-dream-like-you-do]

Prime Lucid Dreaming Conditions

Just based on my own experiences. Kept this short and to-the-point for y’all.

Taking melatonin before bed

Rapidly fall asleep and wake up over and over again—I recommend snoozing an alarm every 10 minutes for at least an hour

Set intentions before bed/Repeat verbal affirmations of or recurrently visualize what will happen during your sleep

Sleep somewhere new—a hotel, a friend’s house, your car, etc

Practice reality checks in the waking world

Attempt to train your gut reactions to old instincts—look into brain plasticity for this

And lastly….

Believe in yourself.