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Are you more of a night owl than a morning person?
Do you have trouble falling asleep until late?
Is waking up early a struggle?
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Are early morning classes, meetings, or activities hard for you?
If so, you may have delayed sleep phase syndrome.
It is estimated that it affects up to 16% of adolescents and 3% of adults.
This article explores the symptoms, causes, impact, diagnosis, and treatment of delayed sleep phase syndrome.
Your primary care provider can provide a referral if you need it.
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