Circadian Rhythm Disorders

Addressing Sleep Timing and Your Sleep-Wake Cycle

If your sleep schedule is shifted in a way that makes it hard to fall asleep or wake up when you need to, but you can sleep more easily on a different schedule, you may be experiencing a circadian rhythm disorder.

Circadian rhythm disorders occur when your internal body clock is out of sync with the demands of your daily life. This misalignment can disrupt your ability to sleep well and feel your best.

I can help you understand the sleep science behind your difficulty sleeping at the desired times, and together we will develop a personalized plan to shift your sleep schedule in a way that better supports your daily responsibilities and goals.

Support is also available if you:

• Work nontraditional hours (such as evening, night, or rotating shifts) and need help creating a sustainable sleep schedule

• Are preparing for travel across multiple time zones and want to minimize jet lag

• Have recently returned from travel and are struggling to adjust back to your home schedule

Circadian Rhythm Disorders I Commonly Help Address

• Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (falling asleep and waking much later than desired)

• Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome (falling asleep and waking much earlier than desired)

• Shift Work Sleep Disorder (difficulty sleeping because of work schedules)

• Jet Lag Disorder (temporary sleep disruption due to time zone changes)

With the right strategies, it is possible to adjust your sleep timing, improve the quality of your rest, and feel more in sync with your life.

If you are struggling with a shifted sleep schedule, I am here to help you create a path to more predictable, restorative sleep.