Sleep
REM Rebound
REM rebound is extra REM after deprivation or suppression—vivid dreams on catch-up nights—best avoided by consistent sleep rather than boom-bust cycles.
REM rebound is extra REM sleep after deprivation—long nights with vivid dreams following alcohol, stress, or short sleep streaks. It is a recovery response, not free license to stay sleep deprived.
Consistent schedules prevent the boom-bust cycle that leaves you groggy on rebound mornings.
Common questions
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Is REM rebound good or bad?
It shows the brain catching up—helpful short term but a sign prior nights were short. Aim for steady REM via regular bedtimes instead of banking debt then rebounding.
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