I think my circadian rhythm is longer than 24 hours. Is that possible? If I don't control myself, I end up staying up later and later each night and waking up later and later. It's gotten to the point that I go to sleep around 10am and wake up around 8pm. I know this is not normal, and it seems like the only way I can fix it is to continue letting the cycle happen until I'm going to sleep and waking up at a normal time.
2007-06-04 00:50:44 · 3 answers · asked by Will W 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Yes, you can have a longer circadian rhythm. Actually, most peoples c-rhythm is longer, like 24 1/2 or 25. But, most of us are forced to adjust because of work and school and home schedules.
2007-06-04 00:58:06 · answer #1 · answered by Andee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Circadian rhythems are affected by light and stimulation. Therefore the best way to get on a more natural path is to emulate the natural light patterns ... that is, turn some lights off as it gets darker outside. Don't try to sleep with the T.V on. At this point you will probably have to wait until you get back to the right am/pm cycle but when it gets there don't allow yourself to stay awake. I can imagine this must be affecting your job??
2007-06-04 00:55:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-10-30 22:33:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋