Description
When your internal clock is broken, “trying harder” isn’t a treatment plan. This infographic serves as your official guide to what actually works for circadian rhythm disorders, based on the AASM’s gold-standard clinical guidelines. It validates that your struggle with timing – whether you are an “extreme early bird” (ASWPD) or a “permanent night owl” (DSWPD) – requires specialized, timed interventions rather than standard sleep hygiene.
Use this tool to partner with your doctor on a Strategic Treatment Pathway. It highlights exactly which treatments are recommended for your specific condition, such as the precise timing of melatonin (which is most effective 1.5 to 6.5 hours before bedtime, not at “lights out”). Most importantly, it identifies the “Evidence Gap,” reminding you that your lived experience is the foundation for the next steps in clinical research.
