Posted by Sarah T. on September 27, 2005, at 23:53:38
In reply to Re: Can't sleep in my bed or bedroom - need advice, posted by jerrympls on September 27, 2005, at 18:05:47
Hi Jerry,
You mentioned that you have delayed sleep phase syndrome. I have that, too. I've met several people here who struggle with this problem. It is VERY difficult to treat, but there are a few things that can help. First, do you have a light box? If not, I think it would help to get one. You sit in front of the light in the morning, especially during the fall and winter. I've also found that exercising as early in the day as possible helps to re-set the internal clock. My next suggestion will probably not appeal to you (it doesn't appeal to me either). . . I've found that late-night TV and late-night computer use (like what I'm doing now) actually exacerbate my delayed sleep phase syndrome. The lights from the computer and TV screens interfere with melatonin, and the noise and the content of what's on TV can make it difficult to fall asleep.
Some of the companies that make light boxes are The Sunbox Company, Apollo Light Systems, and I think there's another called Northern Light, or something like that. I have a lightbox from Apollo, but I don't think they are the best quality. I suggest you look into one of the other companies.
Do you like to exercise?
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