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Sleep

Submitted by OrganizedKhaos on Sun, 04/26/2009 - 10:57pm.

When I think about the topic of sleep and what goes on during the stages it is very interesting. I often times joke around when asked to wake up early stating, "i can't wake up that early, I'll be in my REM cycle." After learning about the different stages of sleep and dreaming it has become more interesting when looking at insomniacs and narcoleptics. What is going on in their brains?

Also I find it interesting how people can often change their sleep pattern. This is observed in college students as well as people who work night shifts. I have an older cousin who works night shifts and the idea that this could be doing damage to her brain and functionality is pretty scary. Is their no way to successfully change your sleep pattern and be okay?

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