2006-08-08 23:57:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
i work nites too 7p-7a...
keep your house dark on the days you work-only use light when getting ready to go back to work again-this will help train your mind to sleep.
take a warm shower and if you usually eat before going to bed-make it something light.
i have a nature sounds machine by my bed and it has a 30 min timer on it so it shuts itself off after i fall asleep-any drugstore should have one of these and they're not expensive and work great.
you can also try using earplugs-any home improvement store should have these-my boyfriend works nites too and uses them to sleep during the day-he says he doesnt hear anything when sleeping.
if all else fails-try taking bendadryl or tylenol pm-these are both non habit forming and should help you sleep. take 25mg of benadryl every 6 hours. it's what i use and i don't feel groggy when i wake up.
2006-08-09 00:17:04 · answer #1 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dark windows, and 'Do not disturb' signs. On my days off I go to bed late and take cat naps during the day. So my body knows I need to sleep in the day. Don't eat or drink caffeine 4 hours before you sleep. A heavy stomach and to much caffeine will keep you awake. I drink lots of H2O to keep me awake at work. (I'm running to the bathroom all night.) I have my kids leave the TV volume on low, that soft quiet sound helps me sleep. I have 3 kids, ages 12, 9, and 4. I'm also a single parent ! No husband, or ex to help me.
2006-08-12 23:09:12 · answer #2 · answered by JESYKA 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work 3rd shift, too. And I can't sleep during the day. I have no suggestions. I want to get back on daylight.
2006-08-09 00:05:16 · answer #3 · answered by phantom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try taking an antihistamine (like phenergan - ask a chemist)- they make you feel slightly drowsy - they used to help me when i did nights (and had to sleep during the day)..
also - get an eye mask to block out the light..
2006-08-09 00:07:29 · answer #4 · answered by Frankie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem. I completely blacked out my windows using very heavy curtains. It helps, but on days where I REALLLY need sleep, I take an Ambien.
2006-08-09 00:04:22 · answer #5 · answered by EMT Geoffrey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good suggestions with darkening windows and lights so your body gets adjusted; but to help you with sleeping there is a product called sleep now and a product called relax now which can be found on http://www.needenergy-loseweight-lookgreat.com
Good Luck!!
2006-08-09 06:20:59 · answer #6 · answered by Scott W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
welcome to the club of nite owls!!! I make sure i have dark curtains up so the room is dark and have fans on it cuts alot of the background noise out. also if you drink caffiene at nite cut off drinking it several hours before you hit the bed. good luck!!!
2006-08-09 00:12:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put dark curtains and/or foil on your bedroom windows and put on some soothing music.Makes me conk out every time ;)
2006-08-09 00:04:38 · answer #8 · answered by ZEE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm in the same boat i take tynol pm and watch boring info meshals til i fall asleep
2006-08-09 00:05:30 · answer #9 · answered by Mandy1897 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋