The techniques are described in greater detail below. Kristin's treatment highlights a number of the techniques used to 'reset' the circadian clock and end the nightmare of delayed sleep phase disorder.

She finished the school year with reasonable grades and graduated with her class. She almost never missed her morning study hall. This took some ongoing effort on her part. bed time most nights of the week, including weekends. She still tended to sleep a bit later on the weekends but maintained a regular 11 p.m. and was able to get herself up at 6:30 a.m. She eventually was going to bed around 11:00 p.m. Although it was difficult, over a period of a number weeks she was able to 'reset' her circadian clock. She also kept a sleep journal, started going to bed 15 minutes earlier every few days and used a very loud alarm to get out of bed in the morning. She started taking an over the counter supplement of melatonin, although the sleep specialist noted that this is not an FDA approved treatment and over the counter supplements are not closely regulated by the government. Her parents obtained a recommended bright light box that she would start using every morning upon awakening. Not wanting to fail this school year, she reluctantly agreed. The sleep specialist recommended immediately limiting use of the computer and sending text messages to friends to no later than 9 p.m.

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