Information About Common Sleep Disorders
Millions of Americans suffer from sleepiness during normal waking hours. This is not healthy for them or those around them. Sleepiness affects people when they are not getting proper sleep, which may be caused by several different factors. Should someone experience sleepiness for three or more days per week, it is strongly suggested that they visit their family physician for further evaluation.
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- General Circadian Rhythm Disorder Information
- Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
- Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome
- Circadian Rhythm Research on About.com
- Journal of Circadian Rhythms
Circadian Rhythm Disorders
As the name implies, these disorders are associated with disruption in a person's circadian rhythm. They affect people in one of two ways and are therefore divided into two categories, Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS) and Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome (ASPS). In both cases, light therapy and possibly melatonin can be used to reset the biological clock.
Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
This form is most frequently characterized by difficulty falling asleep until quite late and by trouble waking up at conventional times, and is most often seen in adolescents and young adults.
Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome
This form most often affects the elderly and is characterized by falling asleep too early in the evening and awakening too early in the morning.
