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Delayed phase sleep disorder
I am unable to maintain a normal functioning sleep schedule. I fall asleep only in the mornings near to 7am. But even this is not fixed and could get delayed if I slept much more the previous day. I want help to reset my schedule back to normal times. What does this involve? Does it require therapy, medicine, or some kind of habits? I have tried everything from my end but have not succeeded.
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Factors to consider will be obesity,sleep apnea,snoring(self or spouse) and related stressors like pain disorder depression etc.
Next Steps
limit intake of tea coffee or alcohol as applicable.
start your sleep routine at 8 pm.
have warm bath and a glass of milk with nutmeg before bedtime.
No screens.
can use aromatic oils slightly warmer room temperature and soothing music.
Intimacy relaxes mind and body.
can take help of hypnotic suggestion.
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Disturbed sleep cycle could be generally due to shift duty work profile, lifestyle, excess sleeping in daytime, internet usage late into night or a developed pattern due to habit.
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