The ADHD Adults Podcast

Episode 23: ADHD and Sleep

16 snips
Apr 11, 2022
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
INSIGHT

ADHD and Sleep Cycle

  • ADHD can significantly impact sleep, with 80% of adults experiencing a delayed sleep cycle.
  • Melatonin production starts later, contributing to this delay.
INSIGHT

Sleep Quality vs. Quantity

  • Studies show ADHD adults may have increased total sleep time but report lower sleep quality.
  • This highlights a potential disconnect between objective sleep data and subjective experience.
INSIGHT

Sleep Procrastination

  • "Sleep procrastination" is a common issue among ADHD adults, further complicating sleep patterns.
  • This involves delaying sleep despite feeling tired, often due to difficulty switching tasks.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app