Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome: Are there others out there?

Hi @antoniaz, Welcome to Connect! I didn't even know they had a name for being a night owl. There was a time many moons ago where that was me but it was because I was working rotating shifts 4pm to Midnight for 6 months and then Midnight to 8am. It definitely messed with my sleep habits. I see that Mayo Clinic even shows some clinical trials on their Delayed sleep phase page here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/delayed-sleep-phase/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353341

To be honest I've always chalked up different sleeping hours to personal situations and preferences. For the past 10 years or so I've been an early to bed early to rise person. Mostly because I've got some pets that demand to be fed on their schedule not mine :-). Breakfast oatmeal at 3 or 4 in the afternoon is something I consider a healthy snack. I found some Sous-Vide Oatmeal Bites with coconut milk, dried cranberries, and dried apricots at Costco awhile back and they are not too bad - easy bake in the toaster oven or microwave (not as good in the microwave). I also have sleep apnea and have to use a CPAP so that adds to my need to get regular sleep.

You might be one of the latest posters 🙂 -- but you do have some competition out there, just not me. I'll bet @artscaping might know of a few of your competitors. So my thoughts are why do they call it Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome just because it's a norm for some people?...unless they don't want to sleep those hours. You mentioned that you sleep well. Are you trying to break the cycle and change?

Hello, I too have always been a late to sleep and late to awake! Yep found out a few years ago about Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome, it’s real and explained my sleep issue for all my life completely! I’m a total night owl and no I’m not lazy. Even as a baby I was awake when parents thought I should be asleep. It was hard to live with going to school and trying to function like “normal” people did! As soon as possible I got night jobs, perfect for me…lol
Hard to make anyone understand if they don’t have it! Anyway just wanted to let you know I do understand!

Hi @nanna1954, Welcome to Connect. Thanks for sharing your experience. I knew that @antoniaz was not alone!

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@nanna1954 - I'm glad you found Connect and I'm hoping it can provide some answers and information for questions you may have. Here are a few discussions you may find helpful to get you started.

-- [TIP] How to Use Connect: Step-by-step Instructions: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/tip-how-to-use-connect-step-by-step-instructions/
-- Small bowel NET and colon cancer: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/small-bowel-net-and-colon-cancer/
-- Stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD): What specialists do I see?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/stage-3-ckd/
-- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): How do I stop progression?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ckd/

I have DSPS, Circadian Rythym disorder and non-24. I free run and never know in advance when I will be asleep and when I will be awake. I am 83, have had it all my life and have adjusted to it as well as possible.

Oh, we are out here. I am 83, have had Sleep Delay and everything with it since an infant, I was diagnosed about 43 years ago at the U. of Md. after seeing a clinical trial advertised. I was told I did not have insomnia, but what was then called Phase Lag. Later, I called The National Institutes of Health which was having a study and wanted me in it. I was studied for months by the doctor who labeled "the winter blues", Seasonal Affect Disorder. S A D. Periodically, I called to see if there was anything new, No. There is no cure. Light therapy helps with SAD, not with us. Trying to reset and advance your sleep schedule leads only to Non-24 which I have, I free run and my sleep delay has progressed as I age. I have adapted and adjusted, which is all one can do. At NIH, I was told I was "classic" and was asked to speak with another patient. It did nothing as he was unable to accept the diagnosis. There are a lot of us out here. Many people naturally turn to night shift jobs, but with Circadian Rhythm Disorder, Non-24, we just have to accept and adjust.

Thank you for liking my comment.. I give away a lot of pamphlets about SLPS and Circadian Rythym. I am a self-appointed spokesperson!

I have sleep delay, Circadian rhythm disorder, Non -24. I stay awake sometimes for 24 to 48 hours and still am not sleepy. I am concerned about what sleep deprivation is doing to my other conditions. I have had this since an infant; it becomes more pronounced as I age. I am 83, have Parkinson's, CKD, fybromalgia, DNA that does not absorb drugs easily, PTSD. I am on the Neuro patch for PD.

Sleep delay, Circadian R disorder, Non-24. Awake 24 to 48 hours, then sleep up to 24 hrs. Concern: what effect on other conditions PD, CKD, fibromyalgia, PTSD. I am 83, on Neupro patch for PD.