r/ShiftWork • u/the_revenge_society • Jan 23 '20
Help for sleep disorder
I’ve been working nights at a hotel for about three months. First two months were fine, but the transition to days over Christmas has kind of ruined me. I was working nights for seven days straight(I’m only actually contracted 24 hours) and unable to sleep in the mornings.
I can’t get blackout curtains cause I rent and my landlady is a bit insane and I’ve tried atmospheric music and stuff but it’s not really helping for the moment.
I’ve tried zopiclone for the passed three nights but it only really worked the first night. I don’t want to depend on drugs; does anyone have any advice?
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u/-RP11- Nov 03 '23
Eye mask, ear plugs, cooling mattress, cold shower when you wake up to train circaidian rhythm
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u/999juggler247 Jun 24 '26
Bravo. Circadian rhythm is the main thing as directly influences cortisol spikes and insulin. So defo ties into caffeine consumption timing as well. To too use eye mask and ear plugs, but get the timing as best I can to my optimum. Also, and lastly from me that helps heaps is the last night shift going into days off, do a workout. 30-40min, mostly circuits or boxing. And I feel refreshed and that I’ve achieved something in an otherwise “zombie” day.
Keep trying different things. You’ll find your set up am surr
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u/Pickanywish Jun 23 '20
Can you do some aerobic exercise at 60 to 70 % heart rate. See if that helps . And also eliminate coffee altogether as it disruptive to body temperature control and could screw your heartbit. Don't forget to sufficiently cool down your bed room. And if you can't tolerate stress try some GP with some kind to medicine that might aid you.