Circadian rhythm sleep disorder

Circadian rhythm sleep disorders

are characterized by a persistent pattern of sleep distribution due to a misalignment between the circadian rhythm and the sleep wake schedule required by a person

Delayed sleep phase syndrome

is a condition in which the major sleep episode is delayed in relation to the conventional or desired sleep time

DSPS symptoms

sleep onset insomnia, difficulty awakening at the desired or necessary time and excessive sleepiness

Advanced sleep phase syndrome

is a persistent disturbance of the sleep wake cycle characterized by advance of the major sleep episode to an earlier time compared to desired or conventional sleep times

Shift work disorder

is a type of work schedule designed to meet the demands of a 24/7 society and occurs as a result of work shifts being regularly scheduled during the usual sleep period

Fixed vs rotating shift work

is one is used, the longer a person works on a particular shift , the more likely it is that there sleep wake cycle will make at at least some adjustments.

Bright light therapy DSPS

Light exposure takes place during the early morning between 6 - 8 am

Bright light therapy ASPS

Light exposure takes place early at night/in the evening

Bright light therapy shift work disorder

Light treatment in the evening and dark sunglasses or special googles during the day to avoid light