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How To Treat Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome?

I have had what is called insomnia for years caused by chemical depression. I believe now that it is Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome. I am up all night and sleep most of the day. I am retired so this does not interfere with my daily routine. Recently my new doctor asked me to only take half of my sertraline (Zoloft) to see if I could manage without it. I was 10 days into the testing but had to go back on full dosage because my sleep was being upset. I am still up all night, flipping about, and waking up sooner than I was. I also cannot get back to sleep so I am sleeping even less
Mon, 9 Nov 2015
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The preferred treatment for delayed sleep phase syndrome is melatonin, 3mg about 30 minutes before the desired time you want to go to sleep. This can be increased as needed up to 10mg. This has been shown to be effective for many patients, and is the first thing I would try!

My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an American doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States. For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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How To Treat Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome?

The preferred treatment for delayed sleep phase syndrome is melatonin, 3mg about 30 minutes before the desired time you want to go to sleep. This can be increased as needed up to 10mg. This has been shown to be effective for many patients, and is the first thing I would try! My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an American doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States. For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers