Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome

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Treatment


Treatment for DSPS is aimed at rephasing the patient's circadian rhythm and sleep pattern. The ultimate goal is to synchronize the sleep pattern to the demands of lifestyle, school, and employment and to allow the patient to wake up at a given time feeling refreshed and functional.



Since the ability to wake up and function normally depends on an adequate amount of sleep, the patient gradually adjusts to an earlier bedtime. Sleep therapy of this kind usually combines pro...Read the full article