Adults Quote by Shelby Harris
![“We're not really sure why it [broken circadian rhythm] continues, but when they become adults, we usually have to treat it because many people need to get up early to go to work and they can't be sleeping until 11:00 or 12:00. So we use treatments like bright light therapy, melatonin, things like…” quote by Shelby Harris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7da/shelby-harris-10520_adults_we-re-not-really-sure-why-it-broken-circ_173576.jpg)
“We're not really sure why it [broken circadian rhythm] continues, but when they become adults, we usually have to treat it because many people need to get up early to go to work and they can't be sleeping until 11:00 or 12:00. So we use treatments like bright light therapy, melatonin, things like that that are very effective.”
About This Quote
Adults often need to adjust disrupted circadian rhythms to meet early work schedules, using bright light therapy and melatonin, which are effective.
In simple terms: Adults must fix sleep cycles for early jobs using light and melatonin.
Key Takeaway
Use light therapy or melatonin to align sleep with work.
Themes
sleep health
work life
chronobiology
Mood
practical
clinical
Type
advice
clinical
When to use this quote
- early work schedules
- shift workers
- students
- travel across time zones
- night shift recovery
Key Concepts
circadian rhythm
light therapy
melatonin
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your work schedule affect your sleep?
- What natural habits could improve your rhythm?
A Different Perspective
These treatments may not work for everyone and can have side effects.
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