Sleep problems behind mood issues?

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1. Bad circadian rhythms. Even if I do sleep, it doesn't do anything. My optimal sleep hours are between 7-10. I've noticed even if I only get 5 hours of sleep, I feel good if I can go through those hours. If I have to get up at the normal 7, I am tired regardless of whether I sleep 5 or 12 hours.

2. Nocturia. Disrupts sleep constantly.

So what kind of doctor should I see about these issues, especially the second one? It's been mostly a life-long condition. I've had it since at least age 15. Mine is actually quite severe according to an online guide I read.

And it's no wonder that antidepressants fail miserably. It's because most of them disrupt sleep to some extent or cause daytime drowsiness.

for nocturia you would want to see a urologist.

I also drink as few fluids as possible due to this urination issue, which probably also causes health problems.

The bad quality sleep issue could definitely be the cause for the nocturia. If you aren't sleeping deeply enough, your body never goes into the "hibernation" mode and it thinks you are awake. I'd see the sleep specialist first and if after that the nocturia continues, I'd say you should go see a urologist.

Sleep problems can exacerbate anxiety and depression but they are also often caused by anxiety and depression. I've had sleep problems since I was a baby or a small child according to my mum (as far back as she can remember). I also have Generalized Anxiety Disorder and am prone to bouts of clinical depression. I've tried many different medications and life style changes. I've tried vitamins and over the counter meds and foods and drinks that are known to have a soporific effect. My sleep is still very erratic and it takes me hours to fall asleep every night. Right now I take Cipralex (an SSRI) for anxiety but it also help me sleep a bit if I take it around 7PM. Also, I take one 3mg melatonin pill an hour before bed. I drink chamomile or "sleepy time" tea at night. I try to exercise during the day ,this seems to help a bit but I can't always manage it (due to crappy time management and laziness). I know walking up at the same time everyday helps a lot but I also find this hard to do. I set my alarm for the same time everyday but sometimes I just turn it off in the mornings and sleep longer.

I find the reverse, my mood or thoughts affect my sleep and obviously lack of sleep just effects everyone anyway.

Is DSPD curable or does it simply require lifestyle changes?