I have heard that sleeping in complete darkness is much more healthy for you. In working nightshift it is important for one when sleeping during the day to block out all light for healthier sleep I have heard.
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Sleeping in complete darkness is important for our health. If there is even the tiniest bit of light in the room it can disrupt our circadian rhythms and our pineal gland's production of melatonin and seratonin. There also should be as little light in the bathroom as possible if you get up in the middle of the night. Keeping the light off when you go to the bathroom at night will also help you return to a sound, healthy sleep.
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Only benefit is that there may be a job opening. Disadvantages are that your sleep patterns are disrupted. Study after study show that humans are meant to sleep at night and be up during the daylight hours. No amount of conditioning can change that. It leads to accidents and really weird personality disorders. However, if it is what you have to do...
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Use a night light.  Turn it on everynight before you go to bed.  I'm sure after awhile you'll forget about turning it on and won't even realize it.  Also, lots of times if you open up your curtains or blinds a little bit light from outside comes in.
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Oh ya, me too as healthcare provider, I work 12 hours a day. I'm used to sleep late at night, with wakeful hours since my boyfriend calls me from time to time from work. He work night shift, so more or less, I get 4 to 5 hours of sleep daily too except my off days, which is the happiest days of my life because I can take enough rest and sleep. I can even sleep 12 hours during my day off to catch up those days I lack sleep. We need enough sleep since lack of sleep below 6 hours a day will lead to serious heart problems as what I've read in the internet.
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hey i do that too! apparently its bad for your body because one continous sleep in a dark place is better to rest or vital organs blah blah blah. if you sleep at noon, more than 8 hours, im sure its ok though. as for health. aside from health, it totally affects like meeting people and getting phone calls etc. but you're only concerned about the physical body part of it right? im sure u alrady know its not a really good idea, though unevitable
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Me too....I am not sure why that is though.  I think it might be because our bodies are used to having fun at night.....not having the stresses of our daily jobs, can hang out with friends, etc.  So I think over the years your body has associated night time as "the right time"
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Honey, I understand! Here is what I do, and I hate before I do it, but it works. When it is cold, dark, rainy, etc. I do not want to do a thing. I'd rather lay in bed or in the house watching TV and eating all day. But, we can lead a very productive life that way can we. So what I do is drag my lazy butt to the shower, get dressed, make-up and all, and go outside and just become part of what is going on. Really it helps. Something else that helps but I hate to recommend b/c it isn't good for your overall health, is artificial sunlight. However, if you put sunblock all over you and go lay in a tanning bed for 7-10 minutes, it'll perk you up a little, but not as much as learning to enjoy the day by doing something outdorsy no matter what the weather is like.
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I worked nights for 3 years and I learned that it was best to just live life that way. Make sure you have a "normal" routine just like you would working days. And keep that routine on your days off if at all possible. That is what I eventually had to start doing because it's too hard trying to get your body & mind adjusted to a 1st shift schedule for just a couple days a week. You are probably just not a 3rd shift person and it's really affecting you emotionally. I understand what you're saying about not being able to switch to days right now. Just work on a routine & make the best you can of it until you can get back on a day shift.
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It does not mess things up to exercise at different times during the week.  I have always tried to exercise in the morning, just to get it out of the way and it makes me feel charged and energized.  I have exercised at night also, because that is the only time I can go to my kickboxing classes.  Some say at night messes up your sleep patterns.  It does not bother me.  I think as long as you exercise whatever time of day it is and stick to it, you are doing great!
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You haven't installed an on/off switch on your back.  Only on your stomach.  Maybe it's better that way since your comfortable both ways.  One way is to resolve things and the other to sleep on them.
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Some people actually sleep better and are healthier if they toss and turn at night, but chances are you just aren't getting good sleep. You might want to invest in a new mattress. Even after your ACL heals, if you get a mattress that conforms (or doesn't conform) like your body needs, you may find you are sleeping better and are more energetic during the day.
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Deep sleep helps produce natural ghb,which has some clinical proof that it does in fact slow the aging process,melatonin helps a lot of people acheive deep r.e.m sleep
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sleep  more  at   night.
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Sleep depravation is very bad for all of us. Seems like you are just exhausted and then you can't think or concentrate. You need more rest whenever you can get it.
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I've heard that it's an evolutionary development that occurred, in part ,because when people started co-habitating in groups or clans it was helpful for them to be on the same circadian "sleep" schedule. It helped group unity.
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As others have said, much more electricity is used if you leave it on all day.  However, if you're going to be using it at various times during the day, by all means leave it on - saves time and wear and tear on its parts.
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"Anchor sleep" on the day before your night shift. Try to get 2-4 hours worth of nap in. The first night is the hardest. If you have only 1 or 2 days off in between night shifts, stay on a night schedule. \nTo sleep during the day, I turn off my phone and use a face mask, which alot of people don't like the feel of. Your other option is 'black-out blinds' or put aluminum foil up in your windows. You need it as dark in the room as possible. Also use ear plugs.