Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorder, Delayed Sleep Phase Type (also known as Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome [DSPS]) is a circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorder characterized by a delay in the timing of the major sleep period (usually more than 2 hours) in relation to the desired sleep and wake-up time, resulting in symptoms of insomnia and excessive sleepiness.[1]
A persistent or recurrent pattern of sleep disruption that is primarily due to an alteration of the circadian system or to a misalignment between the endogenous circadian rhythm and the sleep-wake schedule required by an individual’s physical environment or social or professional schedule.
The sleep disruption leads to excessive sleepiness or insomnia, or both.
The sleep disturbance causes clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, and other important areas of functioning.
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month but less than 3
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months or longer.2
or more episodes occur within the space of 1
year.