Jamie31 Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 Lately I have been finding very hard to go to sleep at night. I will stay up until about 3 or 4 o'clock in the morning and finally force myself to go to sleep because I know I need to, but will lay there and toss and turn for about 30 minutes before I go to sleep. At the beginning of the summer I worked night shift for about a month, but then I quit that job. I now work from about 4:00pm until about 10-midnight, just depends on the night. Well, I will come home and I am really not tired at all. I just stay up until 3 or 4 and then force myself to sleep. I will then sleep until like 1 or 2 in the afternoon. I really hate that, because I need to get up earlier than that to get things done around the house that I need to do and other errands. But I always feel tired. I used to be able to fall asleep anytime I wanted to, and now it's hard. Anyone know something I can do to get my sleep pattern back to normal? I would like to start going to bed no later than midnight or 1:00 and get up about 10 or 11 every day. Anyone have any suggestions? Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenWonder Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 Set an alarm for the following morning really loud and get up at that time. Then you can get into a routine because when it comes to sleeping that night you'll be exhausted. Thats what I always do if I slip out of a pattern. Link to post Share on other sites
Pookette Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 I know how it feels. I work usually 2-10 pm with every other weekend off. But on the weekends I do work, it's 10 pm to 6 am. I'm the "new girl" at work, so I am not even close to getting out of that rotation. I sleep for usually 10-12 hours and I'm starting to think something is wrong with me because I do sleep so long. I haven't found anything other than a few drinks to knock myself out, but I sure as Hades don't want to get into that habit. Link to post Share on other sites
Tony T Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 One or two baby aspirin before sleep helps many people get the rest they require. Others just get pregnant. Link to post Share on other sites
Curt Posted August 6, 2003 Moderators Share Posted August 6, 2003 Tony, maybe instead of the last sentence, you could edit your post to read as follows: Others just get their partners to participate in midnight sessions of "interpersonal physical relationship building" coursework. Given her medical training, I am confident that our nurse could teach said curriculum. Naturally, she should encourage her hubby to enroll in her new course, making certain that she maximizes time they spend in bed ... er ... I mean "the lab", engaging in "practical, hands-on instruction." Curt Link to post Share on other sites
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