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Posted 7/27/2008 2:31 AM

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Active: 11/20/2009
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My 13 year old son is going through puberty and growing rapidly. Although he consistently goes to bed at 10:00 during the summer, for the last couple of weeks he's been unable to fall asleep until 2:00 am or later. It's 3:23 now and he's still not asleep! It sounds like the delayed sleep condition I read about as he has no other issues. Benedryl has not helped. Other thoughts? Thanks.

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Posted 8/16/2008 1:11 AM

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Please take him to a doctor if he's not sleeping better soon!

Good luck to you.

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Posted 8/19/2009 12:31 AM

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Quote: My 13 year old son is going through puberty and growing rapidly. Although he consistently goes to bed at 10:00 during the summer, for the last couple of weeks he's been unable to fall asleep until 2:0...

Good research, he's the exact age at risk for Delayed Sleep-phase syndrome.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delayed_sleep_phase_syndrome

I did a study on a 13 year old boy 2 weeks ago with the same problem, he just layed there watching TV, and then layed there in the dark, no video games no TV to distract him for hours without sleeping growing more and more frustrated.

Very simple solution, go to the doctor and get sleep aids. He should only have to take them until he gets his circadian rhythm back on schedule.

Also make sure he avoids the following 3 hours before bedtime, caffeine and exercise!

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Posted 4/12/2010 2:43 AM

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I see very tired if i can't sleep,especially with teen,who need to sleep and grow.

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Posted 1/14/2011 9:39 PM

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generally teens are like to due excess struggle.Speciallly they ahve enjoyed sleep at the time of his/her class time or office time

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Posted 1/15/2011 12:06 PM

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Posted 4/4/2011 6:30 AM

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Media is a known stimulant. Try to get televisions and computers out of bedrooms. This will transform bedrooms into relaxing, quiet zones. Besides keeping closer tabs on what is going on with the computer, kids won't be tempted to play video games if computers are not available. Loud music is also stimulating, so restrict it later in the evening. Lack of sleep for teens indicate that an inadequate amount of sleep may not only be an indicator of, but a contributor to poor mental health and teen depression.

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