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Circadian Rhythm and Sleep Disorders

Symptoms - Secondary

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Jet lag

The severity of jet lag symptoms is directly related to the number of time zones crossed by a flight. The symptoms of jet lag include:

Daytime sleepiness


Nighttime alertness (insomnia)

Loss of appetite and other

Gastrointestinal dysfunction

Mood disturbances

Difficulty concentrating or focusing

Illness

The changes in sleep rhythm depend on the type and severity of illness. Sometimes the improvement in a psychiatric disease is gauzed by the changing sleep patterns.

Shift working

The main complaint for people with shift work sleep disorder is excessive sleepiness. Other symptoms include:

Insomnia

Disrupted sleep schedules

Reduced performance

Difficulties with personal relationships

Irritability/depressed mood.

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Posted by:  Annycantsleep(Guest)  Posted on: 02/24/2009
I have delayed sleep phase syndrome (fall asleep around 3am)and wonder what jobs others with same problem have as I can no longer do the 9-5 office thing...its killing me! Love to get some ideas about alternate industries...thanks so much!



Posted by:  monsie  Posted on: 12/27/2008
I suffer from macular degeneration. I wonder if light therapy would be beneficial for me. I need to know.
Thanks
monsie




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