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Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders
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Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders

Get expert care for your sleep disorder by completing a brief questionnaire and video consult with our medical team.

Licensed providers in all 50 states

Expert-guided, evidence-based treatments

Skip the trip to the doctor's office

Visit options

We'll check any insurance and show you your options before you book.

Video Visit

$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

Chat Visit

$30

w/o insurance

Most insurance accepted

Board-certified

No hidden fees

Available nationwide

What to expect from a Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders visit

1

Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

2

Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

3

Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

4

Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

Virtual visit with clinician

Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your circadian rhythm sleep visit

If your internal clock is out of sync with your schedule, willpower won't fix it. This visit helps realign your sleep pattern with the right clinical approach.

You can't fall asleep until very late no matter how early you try

You wake naturally late in the morning and feel best at night

Your sleep schedule is making it impossible to meet work or school demands

Shift work has completely disrupted your ability to sleep at the right times

Melatonin hasn't made a meaningful difference on its own

You want a structured plan including light therapy and timing strategies

What our customers have to say

“I feel like I’m finally on the right path to improving my health with the right support now! It’s so refreshing and reassuring.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are circadian rhythm sleep disorders?

Circadian rhythm sleep disorders occur when the internal body clock is misaligned with the desired or required sleep schedule. Common types include delayed sleep phase disorder (night owl pattern), advanced sleep phase disorder, shift work disorder, and jet lag. Each involves difficulty sleeping or waking at the desired times.

Is delayed sleep phase disorder just being a 'night owl' or is it a real condition?

Delayed sleep phase disorder is a recognized clinical condition — not simply a preference. People cannot fall asleep until 2–6 AM regardless of effort, and wake naturally in the late morning. It causes significant functional impairment when social or work schedules require earlier wake times and doesn't respond to standard sleep hygiene advice alone.

How is circadian rhythm misalignment treated?

Light therapy — timed bright light exposure in the morning for delayed phase, evening for advanced phase — is the cornerstone of treatment. Melatonin at strategic low doses helps shift the clock timing. Chronotherapy (progressively adjusting sleep timing) and behavioral strategies are also used.

Can I shift my sleep schedule on my own?

Mild misalignment can often be addressed with consistent wake times, morning light exposure, and limiting evening light from screens. Significant circadian disorders — particularly delayed sleep phase — typically require structured clinical management to achieve and maintain meaningful schedule shifts.

What side effects are associated with circadian rhythm disorder treatments?

Light therapy may cause headache, eyestrain, or mild agitation — particularly if used incorrectly. Low-dose melatonin is very well tolerated with minimal side effects. Prescription sleep aids used short-term carry sedation and dependency risks and don't address the underlying circadian misalignment. Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders visit What to expect from a Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders visit
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