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32 days ago
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Circadian Rhythm - #6857

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I feel like my Circadian Rhythm is completely messed up, and I don’t know how to fix it. I stay up late at night, sometimes until 3 or 4 AM, and then I have to force myself to wake up early for work. No matter what I do, I can’t seem to adjust my sleep schedule. How do you reset your Circadian Rhythm?? I’ve heard that blue light from screens can mess up sleep. Does that really affect the Circadian Rhythm that much? I do spend a lot of time on my phone before bed, but I don’t know if that’s the main problem. Would wearing blue-light-blocking glasses help?? Also, does diet affect Circadian Rhythm? I usually eat late at night, and I drink coffee in the afternoon. Could that be keeping me awake longer than I should be? And what’s the best way to naturally reset Circadian Rhythm? Should I try melatonin supplements, or is it better to adjust my sleep schedule gradually? If anyone has successfully fixed their Circadian Rhythm, how did you do it??

Circadian rhythm
Sleep cycle
Insomnia
Melatonin
Blue light exposure
Sleep health
Sleep hygiene
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Dr. Evgeny Arsentev
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31 days ago
Blue light from screens, especially before bed, can interfere with your circadian rhythm. It suppresses melatonin, a hormone that helps you feel sleepy. Spending time on your phone or computer before bed can make it harder to fall asleep, so reducing screen time in the hour or two before bedtime might help. Blue-light-blocking glasses can help to some extent, but it's more effective to limit screen exposure overall. Diet also plays a role in circadian rhythm. Eating late at night and drinking coffee in the afternoon can definitely keep you up longer. It’s best to avoid caffeine after noon and try to finish eating at least two to three hours before bed. To reset your circadian rhythm, the most effective approach is gradual. Start by adjusting your sleep schedule in small increments (15-30 minutes earlier each night) until you’re back on track. Natural light exposure during the day, especially in the morning, will help signal to your body that it’s time to wake up. Melatonin supplements can also help in the short term, but it’s important to use them under the guidance of your doctor.
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