What is delayed sleep phase syndrome?

Delayed sleep phase syndrome is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder, a chronic disorder of the timing of sleep, peak period of alertness, the core body temperature rhythm, hormonal and other daily rhythms, compared to the normal population and relative to societal requirements.

How do members experience delayed sleep phase syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with delayed sleep phase syndrome*

*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 delayed sleep phase syndrome*

Who has delayed sleep phase syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 21
30s 56
40s 59
50s 37
60s 31
70+ 19

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 71
Female 148