Clinical Case Story

More Than Just Poor Sleep: Identifying Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder in an Adolescent

By Dr. Vaishnavi Kamat · Jul 25, 2026

A 17-year-old male presented with complaints of difficulty falling asleep before 2–3 a.m., excessive daytime sleepiness, poor concentration, irritability, and declining academic performance for the past six months. He had been repeatedly labeled as "lazy"...

A 17-year-old male presented with complaints of difficulty falling asleep before 2–3 a.m., excessive daytime sleepiness, poor concentration, irritability, and declining academic performance for the past six months. He had been repeatedly labeled as "lazy"...

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