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Re: SLEEPING

Posted by spot on July 05, 2002 at 07:43:12:

In Reply to: SLEEPING posted by AIMEE on July 05, 2002 at 01:54:06:

Well, for the most part, if you're having problems that are disturbing your sleep or quality of life, you should see a doctor. Only a professional can assess what the problem may be and if it's short-term, isolated, or part of something else.

But, for general information, you could start looking at 'delayed sleep phase syndrome' and 'circadian rhythm'. Both of these relate to your body's pattern of sleep and wakefulness; especially in terms of these rhythms being out of line with day/night or societies' schedules. It is quite common in the teen population. For those who do experience these challenges, the primary treatment is strong sleep hygiene skills. Including: routine bedtimes and morning waking, avoidance of drugs or unnecessary stimulants like caffiene -especially at bedtime, sleep environment, etc. It may be that while some can easily stay up all night and bounce out of bed, or carry on however they like, your system is more sensitive than that. You may have to accomodate the challenges.

Perhaps do some reading and then design a good sleep plan for yourself. Stick to it for a period of weeks and see if it helps. But as I said, if you have additional symptoms, concerns, worries, always go to your PCP. That's what he's there for.

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