Sleep Reimagined by Pedram Navab

Author:Pedram Navab
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Countryman Press
Published: 2022-11-02T00:00:00+00:00

Grateful,

Sleeping (Peacefully) in Seattle

Sleep Pearls

Advanced sleep phase syndrome (ASPS), the polar opposite of delayed sleep phase syndrome—remember Savannah?—is seldom seen in the sleep clinic, not because it is less prevalent or less problematic but because those suffering from it either think this sleep disorder is innate or that there is not much that can be done about it. However, as Mary’s case demonstrates, this syndrome mimics insomnia and can affect one’s lifestyle and relationships. However, it can be successfully treated. Treatment consists of melatonin intake after early morning awakenings or upon finally arising in the morning. Bright light therapy, in the form of a light box, can be administered for 2 hours prior to your usual sleep time.

If you’re waking up too early and are not able to return to sleep, always consider ASPS in addition to the classical diagnosis of insomnia. The two may coexist. If they do coexist, the advanced phase may need to be treated first before the insomnia is tackled.

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