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Work 3-4  12 hour night shifts  7pm to 7am so constantly  flipping my schedule.  Any suggestions appreciated.

[Martin Reed]

Not being able to stick to a regular sleep schedule makes it very difficult for your body to regulate the biological sleep/wake rhythm. With that being said, there are some things you can do to make things a bit more tolerable:

• The day before the day you are to clock-in on night shift, get some exercise.
• While you are working your night shifts, eat real food (avoid processed or convenience food).
• If you tend to consume caffeine, consume it during the first half of your shift, not the last half of your shift.
• When your shift is over and it is time to go home, wear very dark sunglasses to minimize light exposure.
• Go to bed as soon as you get home from a night shift.
• During your off days, make sure you get enough sleep.

An explanation for many of the tips listed above can be found here:

https://www.healthcentral.com/article/how-to-avoid-shiftwork-sleep-disorder

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