Scientists discover how a common mutation leads to ‘night owl’ sleep disorder

Re:Scientists discover how a common mutation leads to ‘night... by archi42 on Saturday October 31, 2020 @06:17AM (#24950231)

I can understand the sentiment, but as someone who has the symptoms (though up until now I thought that's just a bad habit), I can assure you that this can be straining on social life, work life and relationships.

Also better understanding this can help with social acceptance.

Edit: E.g. yes, I stay up late but that's not because I don't care or want to be an ass or whatever; it's because I genuinely can not sleep for reasons outside of my control and going to bed at 10 or 11 is actually unhealthy for me.

Medicating that or living with it is a different question.

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Re:Scientists discover how a common mutation leads to ‘night... by Jon_Lowtek on Saturday October 31, 2020 @02:03PM (#24953723)

Isn't it great how many people come out as affected in this thread alone? Maybe the common mutation is common.

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Re:Scientists discover how a common mutation leads to ‘night... by archi42 on Tuesday November 03, 2020 @08:51PM (#24985975)

You forgot "I checked my symptoms, it must be super-cancer" ;)

Of course on HN we're all smart enough to be immune to it /s

I could have been more precise that I deem this a mere possibility for myself, not a factum. I responded to the parent for the other reasons, but wanted to add some weight to my opinion because I can definitely relate to the symptoms, independent of the actual cause.

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