[Von]

Hi, does anyone manage to go to work while doing sleep restriction, I’m really worried I won’t cope with the new job I start in 10 days because I’m only getting 3 hours sleep .. please give me hope ??

[Edgar]

I often go to work on 3,4,5 hours of sleeo, from time to time even on 0 hrs of sleep.

I pretend everything is fine though I don’t think I’m fooling anyone.

Still, it’s manageable, but it depends on the kind of work you do. What is the nature of the job you are about to start?

[Von]

Hi Edgar
The job is a health care assistant in a busy out patients department , I’m totally gutted this is happening to me, I think I may ring them and be totally honest with them and let them know what’s going on and see if there is any way they can give me more time ?
Thanks for your reply!

[gsdmom]

Von, I’m like Edgar as far as my sleep goes and saying it depends on the type of work you do. I have not applied to any positions that are too challenging for me because being sleep deprived my memory is not the best and I don’t like making mistakes. However, being new on a job you will make mistakes, well rested or sleep deprived, and you will learn from them and move on.

Keep yourself well nourished and hydrated and hopefully being that it is a busy office the day will go by quickly. I’ve had 3 jobs in the past 6 months, 2 were seasonal and one I quit. For me, what kept me going was having co-workers that were super supportive,, responsive managers and an environment with good teamwork. The one job I quit paid quite well, but very oppressive where I felt I could not ask question or for help. So your work environment will probably determine how you cope more than your lack of sleep.

[Von]

Thank you gsdmom for your reply , I hope you’re right, my attitude to sleep and work is definitely something I need to work on. It’s not an office I’ll be working in it’s a nhs hospital so will definitely be busy lol.

[Martin Reed]

It might sound odd to say this, but working when you are struggling with sleep (or implementing helpful long-term techniques such as sleep restriction) is probably one of the best things you can do!

That’s because working forces you to maintain some kind of daytime routine and structure, distracts the mind from thinking about sleep throughout the day, and gives you the opportunity to enjoy good moments during the day even after a hard night of sleep — and this can help you recognize that the quality of your day isn’t completely tied to the quality of your sleep!

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