Symptoms
Symptoms of Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders
These disorders happen because your natural sleep-wake cycles are interrupted.
Sleep problems are the most common symptoms of a circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorder. Sleep problems can include:
- Jet lag, especially when you travel across multiple time zones
- Shift work sleep disorder, which affects people who work during times when they are normally sleeping
Other symptoms include:
- Sleep loss
- Excessive sleepiness
- Insomnia
- Depression
- Affected work performance
- Disrupted social schedules
- Stressed relationships
Talk with a clinician if your inability to sleep at normal times is negatively affecting your life.
