I work shift work and I never go to or get off of work at the same time.
I am having severe problems sleeping. Last night I slept a total of about an hour and was very tired today. I thought that I would be able to sleep well tonight...4 hours and an ambian cr later, still awake. Any suggestions?
2007-02-28 21:22:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
There is such a thing as shift workers syndrome, and you need to see your doctor about it. It can cause headaches and injuries on the job. There are medications that can help. I found a page that talks about one of the medications, and how it may not be as effective as they thought, so you might want to weigh your options. Good luck.
2007-02-28 21:28:12 · answer #1 · answered by Heather K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have this problem for a long period of time, say for over than 1 month you should see a doctor, he is the only one who could help. However here are some tips to help you sleep.
Take a hot bath before you go to sleep.
Drink a glass of hot milk before you go to bed.
Don't drink coffee(obviously) fro at least 3 hours before you go to bed.
Don't eat heavily before going to bed.
Make sure that your room is aired and the atmosphere is fresh before lying down.
Try reading something in your bed before sleeping
Finally i think that you can get some mild herbal something from a pharmacy which will help you relax.
Sleep tight!
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2007-02-28 23:26:27 · answer #3 · answered by Leanne C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not drink coffee or tea 8 hours before your sleeping time. Check your medicines, some make you alert. Before sleeping stay calm, avoid action movies. Take a book with you in bed, read it till you sleep. Do not take vitamins several hours before sleeping time.
2007-02-28 23:51:16 · answer #4 · answered by Balsam 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you really want a help then get ready to help yourself,you can read some books instead of turning on your beds,but in my opinion you are lucky because me i always fall asleep so early,and can never enjoy the night.For me life is short and if only i could never sleep that would be great.be worry free!
2007-02-28 21:43:16 · answer #5 · answered by madgirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get another job or tell the Personnel dept you can only work one specific shift.
Period.
2007-02-28 21:28:15 · answer #6 · answered by Chris C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either go to the doctors and see what they say, or try horlicks. its always worked for me.
2007-02-28 21:30:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try warm milk if you are not lactose intolerant.
2007-02-28 21:28:05 · answer #8 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋