Understanding Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders

There are many reasons why you may be having a difficult time getting to sleep. Anything from too much noise to simply not being tired can cause difficulty getting enough sleep. But one thing many people don’t consider are circadian rhythm sleep disorders. But what precisely is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder? How do you know if you have one or not? Is it something you can do anything about? These are good questions, and they deserve good answers.

In simple terms,this type of sleep disorder is any one of a family of sleep disorders based on a person’s natural sleep clock. Many people don’t realize that human beings actually have an internal, biological clock that dictates when and how much they sleep. This is called a person’s “circadian rhythm”.

A sleep disorder based on circadian rhythm is when you have a problem sleeping simply because you get tired and wake up at a time not very good for normal work and school times. This can make it hard on a person, because a person with this type of sleep disorder does tend to get enough sleep, but only when they sleep at the times dictated by their body. Thus, it can be tempting to blow off various responsibilities in order to get a little more sleep.

So what can you do if you have a problem like this? Are there any ways to fix it? There are several ways to deal with this if you know what you’re doing. The most straightforward, but perhaps most difficult, is to simply arrange your life and responsibilities in such a way that you can sleep at the hours and times that are more natural for you. Of course, that doesn’t work for everyone, because not everyone has the kind of life where they can do that.

There are a number of natural sleep aids you can use if you have a hard time falling asleep. One of the more common ones is called Melatonin. Melatonin is sold in one, three, five, and ten milligram tablets, and you can usually find it at your local pharmacy. Melatonin is a natural chemical that the body produces when it’s attempting to sleep. Thus, taking some extra melatonin fools the body into thinking it’s more tired than it really is. This is a great help in trying to sleep.

Another thing many people swear by is certain brands of tea. Sleepy Time Tea, as it’s called, is a special formula that helps the body produce melatonin. The act of drinking a warm cup of tea can also be quite calming, so the double effect of a calming habit plus the extra melatonin can help a person drift off to sleep when they normally wouldn’t be able to.

Ultimately, there’s no right or wrong way to deal with your circadian rhythm being messed up. It’s a hard thing to deal with, and you have to do whatever works for you.