Getting an extra hour of sleep this past weekend was a good thing, right? Well, maybe. There's a good possibility you may still be suffering some after effects of the time change.
Dr. Jenna Jordan, primary care physician with Ochsner Health System says falling back is definitely much easier than springing forward, but there can certainly still be some issues.
"Any time you alter your internal clock, it can affect your ability to sleep, your mood and how you feel throughout the day."
She says the time change tends to throw off our circadian rhythm.
"Some people can experience symptoms similar to jet lag, like mental fogginess, decreased attention span, and even some mood disturbances and irritability."
Symptoms of depression are said to increase this time of year, due to lack of sunlight exposure.
Dr. Jordan says the symptoms may be subtle. You might not even notice. And, she says that internal clock will soon reset itself.
"Most patients can expect their bodies to adjust on their own by about 15 to 30 minutes per day. Most people are going to be back to their normal pattern within 5 to 7 days.
And, she says you can help maintain the benefits of that extra hour of sleep you got this weekend.
"The most important thing is to try to keep your usual schedule...going to bed and waking up around the same time, keeping meal times and exercise patterns the same."