Living with Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome

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A lifestyle that fits
by: Caetie on Tue, Sep 22 2009

I’m 33 years old, and I’ve had DSPS for as long as I can remember. Until recently, I didn’t know that I had a “condition” or that it had a name. I just thought I was one of those people who never out grew their teenage night owl, party schedule, ways.

I suffered with a 9-5 office day job for over a decade. I was always tired, and it wasn’t until the weekend when I could sleep on my terms that I felt like I was anything close to human.

Recently, I made a leap of faith, gave up the office job, went back to school (afternoon classes) in a field that would allow me to work nights. FINALLY my work is a natural part of my life, instead of a disruption to it.

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September 2009

A lifestyle that fits - by Caetie - (Tue, Sep 22 2009)
I’m 33 years old, and I’ve had DSPS for as long as I can remember. [more..]
DSPS: it sucks - by J.J - (Tue, Sep 01 2009)
I am 17 and for the past couple of years I have had severe trouble with my sleep patterns. At first I just thought I stayed up late and wanted to sleep in because I was a teenager. [more..]

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