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    1. 12-01-2003 06:20 PM #1
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      Is it possible to skip sleep stages?

      From what I know so far... the REM stage of sleep is basically the only stage of sleep that is useful for your body and your mind (for lucid dreams! ). All the other stages of sleep are basically meant to guide you into REM sleep.

      My question is, is it possible to train your mind somehow (through meditation or something) to "wire" your brain to go directly into REM sleep (thus skipping all the other stages)?
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    2. 12-01-2003 06:23 PM #2
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      Hi aL, welcome to our site.

      Yes, It is probably possible with years of meditation and practice.

      However, all stages of sleep are required to stay healthy and sane. I don't have the link handy, but I seem to remember reading that theta and delta were important in replenishing key chemicals for the brain.
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    3. 12-01-2003 06:26 PM #3
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      The other sleep stages are also required yes, the also replenish melotonin/serotonin and without them you cant even dream, so you need to sleep trough those stages,even if you could skip them, every now and then
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    4. 12-01-2003 06:35 PM #4
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      Just finished looking up some info.
      Supposedly, your sodium/potassium ratio is adjusted/replenished when the brain is actively generating Theta waves.

      Also from what I understand, it is during delta wave generation that the mind updates its long term memory. Studies have shown a decrease in memory function when volunteers have been delta deprived.
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    5. 12-01-2003 08:11 PM #5
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      would've been better to make one thread and fit all the questions in it instead of...three threads...


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    6. 12-01-2003 11:41 PM #6
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      Originally posted by Paperdoll EP
      would've been better to make one thread and fit all the questions in it instead of...three threads...
      actually i think aL made the right decision. using this method, those browsing the forum for articles they are interested in--and not reading everything--will find this better. otherwise the topic would probably have been something obscure like "dream questions" and would have provided little insight as to the content.

      As the others suggested, the other sleep stages are there for a reason. Enjoy them.
      Each new day is a chance to turn it all around.
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    7. 12-01-2003 11:48 PM #7
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    8. 12-01-2003 11:54 PM #8
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      Yes, its possible.

      But the sleep stages are not within our conscious control. Its more likely depends on our body state and the environment.
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