by Jill Mariano
Circadian rhythm sleep disorders are a group of sleep disorders that affect the timing of sleep. People with this disorder are unable to sleep and wake at the times required for the norms of their schedules and social needs. They usually are ale to get enough sleep (if allowed) to sleep and wake at the times determined by their body alarms. However due to the circadian clock, sleepiness does not continuously increase as time passes. Therefore the body is prepared for sleep and for wakefulness at different times of the day.
This article was interesting to me because I have suffered from irregular sleep schedules for the majority of my life. Although it was not this disorder specifically, it still stood out to me. I wonder if the treatments listed (behavior therapy, bright light therapy, medications such as melatonin, etc.) provide permanent relief? Or is continual use of these treatments mandatory?
Works Cited:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/articles/c/circadian_rhythm_sleep_disorder.htm
By: Charles Thomas on April 7, 2012 at 3:28 pm
This article sparked my attention because I have a very efficient biological clock. This is a gift that I sometimes take for granted. This article really makes you think about what life would be like if you did not get tired at the time you should. I would be interested in looking at how people who suffer from this condition are able to manage it and how it effects their lives.
By: Aleah McWilliams on April 8, 2012 at 11:34 pm
This is very interesting to me since i have a pretty good biological clock so my body knows when its tired and when its time to wake up. Sometime i wake up about 10 mins before my alarm goes off which usually gets me mad because that an extra 10 mins of sleep i could of had. Its like my body know my weekly routine and is tired when its time for bed and awake when its time to go to class and work for the most part. I truly do wonder what it would be like to have my biological clock off and be sleepy when its time to stay awake and awake when its time for bed it’s like i’ll be an owl. But I’m grateful i have the gift of a good sleep pattern that i do.
By: Ashley Lippin on April 10, 2012 at 11:16 pm
This article is interesting to read because I know many people with sleeping disorders. In this lifestyle, there are many businesses that are open 24 hours of the day. I have worked overnights at my job before and it really messes up my schedule. My co-workers that work overnight I have seen many strange things happen to them because of their lack of sleep. My co-workers work and instead of going to sleep, they try to live their daily life during the day as well. Many college students try to get all their work done through the night and have class during the day. It is a busy lifestyle that we have now and sleep should not be forgotten in the schedule because it is so important.
By: Kadi Cisse on April 13, 2012 at 12:03 am
I found your article quite interesting. I myself have suffered from irregular sleeping habits. I would assume that one’s diet might also have a major effect on your sleeping habit. I noticed ever since I got to college I have not been more tired than usually, but I also was not maintaining a healthy diet. I wonder if this sleep disorder could be hereditary. I have a friend who may be suffering from this disorder. I do not mean to be that annoying that diagnose everyone, but his symptoms are quite similar to the symptoms mentioned in your article. I go to have him look in to it.
By: Mark Holland on November 15, 2012 at 12:13 am
A great article indeed and a very detailed, realistic and superb analysis, of this issue, very nice write up.
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Thanks.
Mark Holland