I work evenings, usually 5pm-1am, and I get home and I can't just go to sleep...I'm normally wired despite how little sleep I got the night before. Does anyone have any tips to get me to drowse up a bit so I can put in a few good hours of sleep before my next shift? I hate going into work still tired :(
Side note: I usually read before bed and that getting me drowsy hasn't been working lately.
2006-06-29 23:14:06 · 11 answers · asked by Jenna 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
i work 7p-7a three nights a week in trauma icu at a hospital-most of the time (fortunately) i'm so exhausted from running around taking care of the 12+ patients we have that i fall right into bed and i'm out-but occasionally i'm wide awake
i used to work 2nd shift too 3p-11p and would also find myself wide awake when i got home.
i read someone suggesting nyquil-it will make you sleep but has alcohol among other medications that are unneccesary for your body b/c you don't have cold or flu symptoms-plus i've always woken up groggy and my sinuses are icky if i take that.
benadryl or tylenol pm works best. neither are habit forming and i always wake up feeling rested after taking them. if you don't feel comfortable using medication-then try a nice hot bath or shower and a glass of warm milk-this sometimes makes me sleepy too : )
2006-07-03 00:43:03 · answer #1 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a NON-prescription sleeping pill. It's the best thing to use. I have a similar problem (3pm-11pm) shift. I am wired for a good 2 hours when I get home and that's fine but when I found myself staying up till 6am..I knew I had a problem. You have to turn everything off...lights/TV and just lay down.
2006-06-29 23:19:56 · answer #2 · answered by liljomo1234 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you havn't been doing it long you will have to wait awhile until your body clock adjusts to your time table. Otherwise, have a beer or wine, this should wind you down. Your body feels tired but your head is still buzzing. A quick drink will slow your mind quickly, or at least it does for me.
2006-06-29 23:28:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well my football coach said take a cold shower not warm or hot b4 you go to bed, that way it feels better cause you warm up nice and softly, or drink Nightquil or what ever its called or that vicks44 sleepy time med. works for me and i wake up like a dam champ
2006-06-29 23:21:18 · answer #4 · answered by darthsalvader 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
close your eyes, count 1 to 10 , back 9 to 1 , before 8times i bet it you sleep off, also off the lamp and all light available
2006-06-29 23:31:39 · answer #5 · answered by aliajao 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stress is one reason why you become awake all night.try to give your self a relaxing mood and it will make you feel fine and will give you anice sleep.choose the color blue and green since it is soothing and relaxing. in your workplace choose red shades cause it will make you feel active and always on going!have grape juice drinks always to make you healthy!
2006-06-29 23:21:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you drink too much coffee
drink alcoholic beverages, just a little to make you sleepy
or
watch tv
2006-06-29 23:20:09 · answer #7 · answered by Gianne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a long hot shower or bath to relax yourself. watch some info mercials that should make you want to sleep!
2006-06-29 23:19:20 · answer #8 · answered by luckycharm570 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try watching a very slow boring movie and see if that helps
2006-06-30 02:16:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO PROBLEM : Just find another job ... that was easy Ha
2006-06-29 23:42:32 · answer #10 · answered by hugswin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋