Jet Lag Treatment in India

Karan Malhotra, a 52-year-old senior investment...

Karan Malhotra, a 52-year-old senior investment banker, had spent 20 years in a high-pressure career that required monthly transatlantic travel between New York and Mumbai. His recent promotion increased his travel to bi-weekly trips. He presented with a six-month history of worsening symptoms: profound daytime fatigue, an inability to concentrate during crucial morning meetings in New York, severe insomnia in Mumbai, and debilitating irritability that was straining his family relationships. He confessed to using excessive caffeine and sleeping pills as a crutch. His internist, Dr. Sharma, diagnosed him with chronic, severe jet lag exacerbated by circadian rhythm disruption and poor coping strategies. Dr. Sharma recommended a comprehensive, personalized chronotherapy plan. This involved a strict pre-flight light exposure schedule using a light therapy lamp, strategic melatonin supplementation timed to his destination's zone, and a graded sleep-wake adjustment protocol in the days following arrival. Karan found the initial discipline challenging but was motivated by his deteriorating health. The treatment experience was structured but not invasive, requiring him to track his light exposure and sleep. Post-procedure, over three months, Karan reported a 70% improvement in daytime alertness and sleep quality. His recovery outcome was a sustainable management strategy, allowing him to maintain his career without the previous physical and emotional toll. Emotionally, he journeyed from feeling helpless and on the verge of burnout to being in control and proactive, significantly reducing his anxiety around travel and restoring harmony at home.