What is circadian rhythm sleep disorder?

Circadian rhythm sleep disorder is associated with disruption of the normal 24 hour sleep wake cycle that keeps a person from maintaining a schedule that allows for daytime wakefulness and nighttime sleeping. It may be due to work schedule, shift work and travel.

How do members experience circadian rhythm sleep disorder?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with circadian rhythm sleep disorder*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for circadian rhythm sleep disorder*

Who has circadian rhythm sleep disorder on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 14
30s 39
40s 27
50s 38
60s 18
70+ 18

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 50
Female 102