Can you reset your circadian rhythm?

Circadian rhythms are physical and mental processes that fluctuate across each daily 24-hour cycle. The 24-hour circadian rhythm is important because it helps us be alert during the day and ready for sleep at night. It also influences our digestive systems, hormones, and even body temperatures.

Sometimes, our circadian rhythms become misaligned with our sleep schedule and environment! Join sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus as he explains the sleep-wake cycle, as well as common disruptions to your circadian rhythm. He also offers some of his favorite tips for building and maintaining a healthy sleep-wake cycle.

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0:00 What is your circadian rhythm?
1:00 How does circadian rhythm affect sleep?
1:30 What can disrupt your circadian rhythm?
2:30 What are circadian rhythm disorders?
3:15 Can you reset your circadian rhythm?

😴 Michael Breus, Ph.D., is a double board-certified clinical psychologist and sleep expert. He's been in practice since 1999 and helped thousands of patients improve their sleep. Dr. Breus has written five books on sleep and conducted over 1,000 interviews to the press and public.

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[filukkasophiaskoue]

I have always been a night owl and I really don´t know how to change it. I have been like this all my life

[kimia]

I'm so sleep-deprived that I read the title as "Canadian Rhythm"

[iheardimnotalive.]

I am a master's student and my rhythm is completely wrecked. So much so that yesterday I feel asleep at 2pm and woke up at 9pm. Completely sleeping away the day. Today however, I will try and stay awake till 9pm. And then sleep. Hopefully that will help me regulate this messed up schedule. 😞 I just wanna have a normal sleep cycle. I feel tired all the time and can't fall asleep no matter how hard i try😭😭🥱

[easytriops]

I appreciate your work and also giving the essential knowledge for free on YouTube. I certainly don‘t take this for granted and thank you for your good work!

[LostkLostk]

Today I slept at 9pm then woke up at 2pam and now it's 5:15am it's so annoying just staying up and feeling tried when you are trying to sleep

[S.khan.]

I am hyperactive whole night but sleepy whole day what should I do

[vathelosfox]

I just can't fix my circadian rhythm. No matter if i try to consistently wakeup early in the morning i cannot fall a sleep early enough to get 8 hours of sleep.

[facemask]

I never feel sleepy 24x7. But i am trying to sleep at 10pm by doing vipashana meditation nd listening to soothing music. But my sleep interupt every one or half an hour and couldn't sleep after 5. May be i could sleep 4hrs approximately every night. What should i do Dr. ? I don't want to take any medication

[travistouthang]

Thanks doctor. Its really informative, and am gonna apply these.

[leahtreck]

Thank you for this informative video. I had to slower the speed of my iPad as you talk really fast. You have a new Subscriber.

[Tee-sgpo]

If you have ASD should you increase your exposure to light at night??

I've been struggling with waking up approx 4-5 hours after I fall asleep and It's way too soon to wake up (around 3pm) I go to sleep around 11pm. I have absolutely NO problem falling asleep and I wake up out of a deep sleep, wide awake, yet exhausted at the same time. It's been hell on my life to be honest. It's affecting every aspect of my life; job etc

After I had a sleep study I was dx w hypersomnia, but not so sure I agree?? I also notice I am having bouts of body temperature increase (sweating) but body temp is low. 97 degrees. I feel like I may have some SCN dysfunction but most doctors are not familiar with this.

I am struggling to find the right help/specialist but I do not have great access of this specialty (sleep) where I live. Could you please give some advice on this? I've been dealing with this since 2016.

[Florida_Mollie]

I worry about my 21yr old daughter. She goes to sleep really late. I’m not sure what time and wakes up about noon. Is this dangerous for that age? She does well in school, all her classes are online but she rarely comes out of her dark room. What would you recommend? Of course she thinks things are fine.

[cookiepookie]

Lemon balm tea helps regulate disturbed sleep cycle...!

[fuzzylogics]

Hi, I have dspd. I’m 45 years old with a sleep disorder from early childhood. It gets better and worse in cycles that last from a few weeks to many months. I am going to work a day time job because I don’t have other options, else I would to spare myself the torture definitely chose a job where I can start in the afternoon.

I need to make a huge shift since I’ve been falling asleep between six (and 9) in the morning and waking up 2 o’clock in the afternoon for almost 6 months now. I have a month to fix it best I can. Would you suggest gradually moving my sleep-wake time back. I calculated that would take me 14 days if I shift it 30 minutes back each day, to get to my goal.
Or would you say it’s better to knock it back in one go even if that may mean no sleep at all and several days of too little sleep?
I don’t drive at the moment so I’m no danger on the road. The only thing I’m worried about is my mental and physical health when I get sleep deprived.

What would you suggest and on the basis of what theory?

Thank you very much in advance 🦉🍀

[leslieschrader-fagnan]

I took the quiz and sadly, there were no questions that pertained to me. It gave me bear, but I am not even close to a bear..

[franceshicks]

Nothing apart from tablets have helped.

[Jesusofsuburbia]

Nice video, Doctor, and good advice ☀😴

[suztjembijawatson]

"People with advanced sleep/wake disorder... occurs mostly in older people. " Why?
You must maintain a consistent sleep/wake schedule.... 😂😂😂😂😂 sure, if I could do that, I wouldn't be watching this video at 3 am.

[QamruddinKhan-hfdn]

How long should we take melatonin 0.5 mg?