DSPD ≠ LAZY

My name is Philip Wolff.

I was diagnosed with DSPD over a decade ago. I've tried every treatment with the help of a knowledgable sleep doctor—melatonin, light therapy, cutting out screens and bright light at night, strict sleep hygiene. Nothing worked.

After a decade of failed treatments, I was devastated. What now?

I knew I had to fight for a cure—and I was tired of being misunderstood by the people closest to me. I needed my friends and family to truly understand: I’m not lazy or undisciplined. I have a medical condition.

That’s why I started Sleep Wake Awareness: to change how the world sees DSPD and to fund research that could one day give us our lives back.

Imagine being able to send your loved ones a video featuring a world-class sleep expert—saying:

“This is a real medical condition. Your child, your partner, your friend is not lazy.”

That’s what we’re building. And your donation will help make that video a reality—not just for you, but for thousands of others who need to be seen and believed.

What your donation will help build:

We’ll interview leading sleep researchers who can explain—on camera—that DSPD is a real biological disorder, not personal shortcomings.

We’ll edit the interview into short, shareable clips—designed for your loved ones to watch in one minute or less.

We'll also create explainer videos that highlight the science, the urgent need for a cure, and the fact that kids can be affected too.

Your donation will fund:

Once the awareness videos are complete, we’ll launch a major fundraising campaign for research—and partner with media outlets to bring our stories into the spotlight.

If you believe in this mission, I’d be honored to have your support. Let’s build a future of understanding, dignity, and hope for a cure.

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