Yeah, I've heard estimates that like 10-15% of cases diagnosed as insomnia are really DSPS. If you can keep to a regular sleep schedule that's just time-shifted differently -- like, if you have no problems falling asleep if you're regularly sleeping from 3am-11am, but regularly have problems falling asleep if you're trying to sleep from 10pm-6am, that might very well be DSPS.
I'd start with the melatonin and light therapy, and keep a good sleep log with notes on what you try and how it works, and head for a sleep disorder specialist if it continues being a problem for you! Good luck. :)
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Date: 2012-02-13 10:06 pm (UTC)I'd start with the melatonin and light therapy, and keep a good sleep log with notes on what you try and how it works, and head for a sleep disorder specialist if it continues being a problem for you! Good luck. :)