I work at night, is there anything I can do to sleep better. Most of the time I don't get good rest no matter how long I sleep.
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my husband also works at night,he is always tired too.but may i suggest as i have to him,blacking the windows..fooling you that it is night,also run a fan,the sound should help you feel refreshed when you wake and,it also drowns out unwanted daytime sounds.this is the only way i could sleep when i worked night shift,hope you sleep well..ZZZZZz
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ips for Getting A Better Night Sleep\n\n1. Avoid Alcohol\n* Alcohol can cause restlessness during the night. Caffeine and nicotine have substances in them that will keep you awake.\n\n2. Avoid Smoking\n* Nicotine has substances in it that will keep you awake.\n\n3. Avoid Caffeine\n* Caffeine has substances in it that will keep you awake.\n\n4. Exercise regularly\n* But do not exercise near your bedtime.\n\n5. Avoid sleep interruptions\n* Don't sleep with the pet, close your door, minimize light and noise.\n\n6. Relax before bedtime\n* A warm bath or light snack\n\n7. Avoid liquids before bedtime\n* Limits having to use the bathroom at night.\n\n8. Avoid long naps during the day\n* Naps can disrupt your sleeping pattern.\n\n9. Avoid trying to sleep\n* the more you "try" to sleep, the more difficult it becomes.\n\n10. Get up at the same time each morning\n* Too much time in bed can lead to restless sleep.\n\n11. Use your bed for sleeping\n* Not for unrelated activities like reading or watching tv.\n\n12. Check your medications\n* Medications might increase your sleep difficulties.
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i know it's lame, but try sleeping a little earlier. if you're not staying up for something important, sleeping earlier will help. make sure you're getting enough sleep for you. it's not necessarily 8 hours, but however long your body needs, that could be 6. you can feel tired if you get too much sleep. try waking up at the same time every morning to regulate you sleep cycle. make sure you're comfortable while you're sleeping. and try not drinking caffeine from late afternoon and at night so you don't have problems sleeping.
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You must find a way to sleep.  A rested mind takes tests easier and retains memory better.  good luck.
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Force yourself to wake up too early. Stay awake all day until bedtime, no power naps. I had the same problem for about a month a couple weeks ago, turns out it was the fan I had in my window. It's one of those kinds you leave on and it automatically turns on and off according to tempature. As soon as I turned that thing off I slept like a baby. Maybe something is distracting you from sleeping better as well. Just a thought...
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Sounds like you can do what you want.  Working steady night shifts can be tiring but if you're young anyway it shouldn't matter.  Totally up to you.
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You already mentioned the problem, over sleeping the night before. Your sleep patterns are being disturbed and its raging havoc. The best suggestion is not to over sleep. If you go to bed a little later and then sleep in set your alarm so you are still getting your regular hours of sleep. Try not to deviate your sleep patterns too much.
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for the sake of better sleep: \n\n1. Keep regular hours. The best way to ensure perfect nights is to stick to a regular schedule. If you sleep late one morning and rise before dawn the next, you can come down with a home-bound version of jet lag. To keep your biological clock in sync, get up at the same time, regardless of how much or how little you've slept. \nTry to stick close to your usual sleep schedule on weekends and holidays as well as workdays. If you stay up late on Friday and Saturday nights and sleep-in the following mornings you may give yourself a case of "Sunday-night insomnia": You get to bed early to be bright eyed on Monday morning and try to sleep, but you can't. The harder you try, the more wakeful you feel. When travel or work throws of your routine, try to maintain some semblance of regularity. Eat your meals at the same times you normally do. Try to get some sleep during your usual bedtime hours. And return to your normal schedule as soon as you can. \n\n2. Exercise regularly. Exercise enhances sleep by burning off the tensions that accumulate during the day, allowing both the body and mind to unwind. While the fit seem to sleep better and deeper than the flabby, you don't have to push to utter exhaustion. A 20 to 30 minute walk, jog, swim or bicycle ride at least three days a week--the minimum for cardiovascular benefits--should be your goal. \nBut don't wait too late in the day to exercise. In the evening, you should be concentrating on winding down rather than working up a sweat. And don't expect early-morning exercise to have any impact on the tensions that build up during the day. The ideal exercise time is late afternoon or early evening, when your workout can help you shift gears from daytime pressures to evening pleasures. \n3. Cut down on stimulants. North Americans drink 400 million cups of coffee a day and get extra doses in tea, cola drinks (including diet colas) and chocolate. Some people seem sensitive to even small amounts; others build up a tolerance. \nIf you're a coffee lover, have your last cup of the day no later than six to eight hours before your bedtime. Its stimulating effects will peak for two to four hours later, although they'll linger for several hours more. Late-evening caffeine can make it harder for you to fall asleep, diminish deep sleep and increase nighttime awakening. \n\nCaffeine isn't the only dietary sleep-robber. Tyrosine, a substance found in chocolate, Chianti and cheddar cheese can trigger heart palpitations in the night. Diet pills contain stimulants that can keep you awake. Other drugstore drug interactions can also disrupt you nights. If you're taking any prescription or over-the-counter drugs, ask your doctor whether they may affect your sleep. \n\n4. Sleep on a good bed. A good night's sleep starts from the bottom up. You're less likely to get deep, solid, restful sleep on a bed that's too small, too soft, too hard or just plain too old. Unfortunately, we tend to get used to our old mattresses and box springs--just like a broken-down pair of old running shoes--and may not realize they've gradually been losing their comfort and support. If your bed is older than eight to ten years, use our on-line bed check to determine if it is ready for retirement. In selecting a new sleep set, follow Goldilocks' rule: Try a variety of mattresses and choose the one that feels just right for you. \n5. Don't smoke. Nicotine is an even stronger stimulant than caffeine. According to several studies, heavy smokers take longer to fall asleep, awaken more often and spend less time in REM and deep NREM sleep. Because nicotine withdrawal can start two to three hours after their last puff, some smokers wake in the night craving a cigarette. When smokers break their nicotine habit, their sleep improves dramatically. In one study, two-pack-a-day smokers who quit cut the time they lay awake in bed by almost half. \n6.
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start working out and eat better (like healthier foods, instead of fried food, high sugar content food, etc.). it will help you get more energy. if you work for a high stress job, i also recommend restorative yoga. it can calm your nerves and center you better, which will imporve the quality of your sleep, so you won't need to sleep as much.\n\ngood luck,\n\ncindy
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Sleeping for 15hrs is too much.If you think it is because of your work then try to reduce it and do what is important.\nInstead of sleeping longer you can also do YOGA which will help you reduce stress. And also consult a doctor to check if it is not a serious problem.
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Unless you have a shift job where getting good sleep can be hard, those with a basic 9-5 job is fairly easy. \n\nGo to bed at the same time every night. No caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, eating within 2 hours of sleeping. Also do not drink an excess amount of liquid before bed, or you will be up during the night going to the bathroom. Take a bath or exercise no less than 2 hours before hand as well. Have a dark, quiet, cool room. Plan your sleep time for 9-10 hrs if that is what you need.\n\nWake up at the same time every day as well. \n\nYour body is out of sleep whack so it cannot figure out what to do and when. It is like a train that is going off its track.\n\nGood luck, good night, sleep tight.
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Doubtful--btw, "night worker"  weren't you lookin to get some sleep?  Won't happen in front of the PC.  Yawn, stretch....
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Before you go in to work eat a meal with a lot of protein and fiber - avoid carbs - pastas and such.. the sugar will burn fast and you will feel tired.  Proteins and fiber take longer to digest and give you more fuel to work on.  Caffeine, if you aren't adverse to that, for a quick pick up about half way through the shift.  I worked third shift 7 years and being on 24 hr call I still occasionally work an overnighter.  Good Luck.
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It's up to you really, but I know I wouldn't ;)\nThe human body is not made to be sleeping during daytime --we're not bats or anything lol -- and I couldn't possibly get used to it. Plus when do you get to see your family and friends in all of this...\n\nMost people working night shifts end up working all night and doing all kinds of stuff (i.g shopping, going to the movies) during the day... They think they have more time that way, but really they're cutting on the sleep hours... \n\nIf you think you can handle it, go ahead, it could be a fun experience... Good luck honey ;)
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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.
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It will take a while to get used to these hours of being awake. Just do your best to get your sleep and if you do not have a family try to stay awake when you come home from work just like you would if you were working during the day. Then go to sleep giving you a good 7-8 hours of sleep at least, when you wake up treat it like morning and eat your breakfast and go to work. \n\nI used to work those hours and i will tell you this once you get into the habit of staying up all night it is hard to get out of the habit. 4 years later I am still up all night even after switching hours. Good luck, but remember give it time.
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Even a couple hour nap is better than nothing. I suggest to try to get at least a couple hours. Try an energizer drink to keep you awake. LL.