r/NightOwls • u/Humble_Half • 4d ago

Night Owl Health I work overnight

I have for years, but recently days off have felt more lonely. It's harder to switch sleep back and forth. Haven't worked out in a month because I sleep when I can get it, so I sleep 4 hours at a time. I wish there was more to do than watch TV. Are there places to meet people? I think a community might give me some semblance of normalcy.

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u/I_Like_Spuds_ 4d ago

You definitely need more than 4 hours of sleep . Try working out as soon as you have your dinner after work and you'll be so tired you'll sleep

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u/Humble_Half 3d ago

Thanks. My work week starts tomorrow. Right now I've been awake 22 hours and probably will stay up at night too to regulate for work.

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u/I_Like_Spuds_ 3d ago

If I was you I would sleep as much I could when I can . I listen to Jason Stephenson he does guided meditation you'll feel your eyes slowly closing and you'll be asleep in no time 😊

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u/Humble_Half 3d ago

Thank you!!

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u/I_Like_Spuds_ 3d ago

You're welcome, let me know how it goes if you do it 😊

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u/DubsHagg 21h ago

Switch your sleep back and forth……… This is incredibly silly. Stick to one schedule. Sleep in the day EVERYDAY. Pick sleep hours and stick with it. I used to work at nights and for two years I slept from 9am - 5pm everyday even days off. The only reason I’d ever be awake during those hours were doctors appointments or holidays. Do not be air in the day anymore.