Posted by KaraS on December 19, 2004, at 13:30:31
In reply to Re: Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome? » mattdds, posted by Larry Hoover on December 19, 2004, at 8:14:04
> "You do seem to be describing a classic case of DSPS. To advance the circadian sleep rhythm, melatonin dosing should be about six hours before retiring."
Really, 6 hours before bedtime? I didn't know that. The melatonin puts me to sleep though - how could I stay up those extra hours?
I take sublingual melatonin. Should that also be taken 6 hours before hand? I thought that the magic number for me is 1+1/4 of 1 mg. pills but perhaps I should take less if I need to stay up for several more hours?
Also, I wanted to clarify that you recommend the melatonin along with light box (or light visor) as well as one of thoses dawn simulators for the most effective treatment, right? Oh, and the avoidance of bright light several hours before bedtime.
Kara
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