Do you remember the dream you had last night?
Others of us tend not to remember our dreams at all.
Not necessarily, experts explain.
About one-quarter of your sleep time is spent in REM, according to theNational Sleep Foundation.
In contrast, REM sleep dreams may be more story-like.
Onestudytasked 76 healthy young women with viewing negative and neutral pictures before differing amounts of REM sleep.
Or remembering could mean that youre remembering the very last dream you had rather than the dream in full.
People tend to have most of their dream sleep in the second half of the night, she explains.
If you wish you could remember more from the night before, youre not entirely out of luck.
The most important thing is giving dreams time and attention."
Start keeping a notebook and pen on the nightstand.
And pay attention to dosage if youre getting B6 via supplements.
Its always a good idea to check with your doctor before starting any supplements.
Snoozing for 10 more minutes in the morning may also contribute to lucid dreams.
Additional reporting by Kathleen CorlettandJessica Migala.
Chester Wu, MD, is double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine.
She is based in Southwest Florida.
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