That’s a good point! Hours of daylight and darkness are determined by season and location…not the clock on the wall. Interestingly, The U.S. tried permanent daylight saving time before, and it didn’t work out. In December 1973, Congress enacted a two-year trial of year-round daylight saving time in an attempt to reduce energy consumption. It lasted less than one year. Among the reasons for failure was concern about children going to school in the dark during the winter. For much of the country, sunrise would occur at 830am or later in winter under permanent DST.

Hi blondeandbuddafull, if you are experiencing sleep that is broken or nonrestorative on a regular basis, consider talking with your medical provider about your sleep. Here are some resources that may be helpful:

https://sleepisgoodmedicine.com/talk-to-your-doctor/

I always feel so tired the morning after daylight saving time...do you have any tips to help with the dreaded transition so I dont feel so tired on Monday morning?

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Why do I sometimes wake up around 3am more awake than my actual wake time around 6am (very tired)?

Hi deeshack! Yes, we agree! Permanent Daylight Saving Time is expected to jeopardize safety (i.e. for children waiting at the bus stop in the dark) and may be detrimental to health (i.e. morning darkness can be especially problematic for those with seasonal affective disorder). Here is another way you can find your local representative to make your thoughts on permanent daylight saving time known:
https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative-

Hi Slommyhouse: Looking at your phone is generally not recommended when going to bed. The light that comes out of the phone screen can suppress melatonin production inside our body, thus making it hard for us to fall asleep.

Hi deeshack, Great question!! Here is a page detailing the AASM Position Statement on Daylight Saving Time, and why permanent Standard Time is healthier. At the end of that page there is also a link to reach your local legislator!
https://sleepeducation.org/resources/daylight-saving-time/

That’s helpful - thanks!

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Hey mixreality, if you are experiencing poor quality sleep or unrefreshing sleep on a regular basis, it would be a good idea to talk with your doctor about next steps. Here is a link with resources: https://sleepisgoodmedicine.com/talk-to-your-doctor/

What can we do to convince Congress to eliminate DST rather than make it permanent which would be detrimental to health and safety?

I am going through something similar at the moment. I would like to know as well.

Hi requite, here are some resources from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine:
https://sleepeducation.org/healthy-sleep/healthy-sleep-habits/
Consider talking to your health care provider for more information related to your specific situation.

How much of an effect does looking at your phone have on your sleep quality?

Is it worth getting a sleep study if medications work when all sleep hygiene/exercise failed.

For example, if you take your medication and go in to a sleep study and sleep great is there any value in it, can you still see something is off?

The sleep study places in my city are 1-2 star ratings out of 5, seems like there are a lot of unhappy people with their sleep study.

Hi geno_blast, the Sunshine Protection Act, which proposed to establish permanent daylight saving time in the US, was reintroduced to the Senate by Senator Marco Rubio of Florida. The bill was passed by the Senate last year before inaction by the House caused it to expire at the end of 2022. The AASM, like many professional medical societies, supports permanent standard time, because evidence has shown it is the better option for health and safety.

Is “broken” sleep hard on the body/psyche? For example routinely sleeping three hours, up for four hours, then sleeping another four hours. Or does it count as a good seven hours sleep a night?

Hello, appreciate your time.

What is your opinion on less common sleeping structures (biphasic, incorporating naps) and how could they be effectively implemented in today's world?

Are there successful examples/studies of individuals or groups currently optimizing sleep in less orthodox ways?

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Do believe that there is a legitimate sleep benefit with CBD and or CBN?

What tips do you have for breaking a bad sleeping pattern (eg. consistently going to sleep too late)?

Are there any known irregular sleeping patterns that appear to have no negative impacts on health i.e. awake for 48 hours straight then sleeping for 14-16 hours? Asking for a friend…

I have anxiety, depression, it takes me hours to fall asleep, I've tried all sorts of medications, I didn't even have a cellphone for most of my life, etc. I can't nap, and once I wake up for the day that's generally it, how can I sleep normally?

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