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I have difficulty sleeping and my cicadian cycle has shifted. Please help me.

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Hello doctor,

My circadian cycle has been shifted for a very long time. I never sleep before midnight, and I have difficulty waking up mid-morning. Right now, it is so bad that I sleep early in the morning and wake up at noon.

Please advise.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas

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Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas is a Psychiatrist with 19 years' expertise in Psychotherapy, Sexology, Counselling, and Sleep Medicine. He holds an MBBS from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (2004) and his D.P.M from the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Mumbai (2008). Dr. Shriniwas specializes in diagnosing, preventing, and treating mental disorders, assessing patients for comprehensive care at Mind Care Peace Centre, Jalna, Maharashtra.

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Hello,

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This is known as delayed sleep phase syndrome. It can be treated by realigning your body clock with daytime.

I suggest the following:

1) Sit in the sunlight whenever you wake up for 45 minutes.

2) No screen-time use (phone, computer, laptop, and tablet) after sunset.

3) Avoid stimulants like tea, coffee, or cola after evening.

4) No daytime naps.

5) Maintain perfect darkness in your bedroom at night.

These measures will help you get your circadian rhythm back in tune with the daytime. Remember that light (sunlight and blue light from electronic devices) tunes your body clock. Stay away from light in the evening and take adequate sunlight in the morning.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Meera Premanand
Published At February 4, 2022
Reviewed At April 23, 2025

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas is a Psychiatrist with 19 years' expertise in Psychotherapy, Sexology, Counselling, and Sleep Medicine. He holds an MBBS from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (2004) and his D.P.M from the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Mumbai (2008). Dr. Shriniwas specializes in diagnosing, preventing, and treating mental disorders, assessing patients for comprehensive care at Mind Care Peace Centre, Jalna, Maharashtra.

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Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas

Psychiatry

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas is a Psychiatrist with 19 years' expertise in Psychotherapy, Sexology, Counselling, and Sleep Medicine. He holds an MBBS from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (2004) and his D.P.M from the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Mumbai (2008). Dr. Shriniwas specializes in diagnosing, preventing, and treating mental disorders, assessing patients for comprehensive care at Mind Care Peace Centre, Jalna, Maharashtra.

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