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Fitbits, Smart Watches, Etc. - How Accurate Are They?
I've been keeping a sleep journal for a couple of weeks now. The journal includes Fitbit readings (for what they're worth) of sleep cycles. One thing struck me as odd: most of the articles that I have read on sleep cycles mention that people cycle into REM within 90 minutes *on average*, then they become more frequent in the second half of the night. Mine seem to be a bit haywire. I usually fall asleep about 8:05 p.m. and up about 4:30 to 4:45 a.m. Again, for what the readings are worth… read more
I recently learned that delayed REM can be caused by taking anti-depressants. I'm on two of them plus another one for anxiety. When I wasn't taking them I was usually hitting REM immediately.
In narcolepsy, REM sleep is irregular and often begins within minutes after falling asleep, which is much earlier than normal.
Thanks all. I wasn't sure if delayed REM was an indicator of narcolepsy or not but seems that it is.
Abnormal REM timing is common with narcolepsy. I can enter REM within minutes of falling asleep.
Is it possible you have sleep apnea? Do you snore? I took a sleep study a few years ago and I was stopping breathing several times every hour. It's worth checking into!
Is There A Wearable That Tracks Sleep That Can Set An Alarm And Wake You At The Optimal Time Of The Sleep Cycle?
What's The Best Wearable (Fitbit, Apple Watch, Etc) That You've Found For Monitoring Sleep?
Has Anyone Used A Health Tracker To Monitor Narcolepsy Symptoms?
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