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Jan 18, 2007 11:34 AM CST Started working nights, Trouble sleeping, any advice
creekergirl
creekergirlcreekergirlhartford, Kansas USA5 Threads 43 Posts
Help!!!!!!! I am so tired. I have tried all I know to try and still can only get 2 or 3 hrs of sleep a day. Anyone have any pointers?crying crying crying
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Jan 18, 2007 4:06 PM CST Started working nights, Trouble sleeping, any advice
deborah12
deborah12deborah12wolverhampton, UK89 Threads 11,243 Posts
zopiclone??? thats what i use its a good sleeping med
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Jan 18, 2007 4:08 PM CST Started working nights, Trouble sleeping, any advice
do you follow a good diet and excersice routine.............................hmmmm do ya do ya do ya dododododododododoodooooo thats all creeks.hug
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Jan 18, 2007 4:09 PM CST Started working nights, Trouble sleeping, any advice
highplains
highplainshighplainsHighland Springs, Virginia USA127 Threads 4,288 Posts
hmmmm...if you do the deed every morning when you get home...you should rest well afterwards.....wink
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Jan 18, 2007 4:11 PM CST Started working nights, Trouble sleeping, any advice
deborah12
deborah12deborah12wolverhampton, UK89 Threads 11,243 Posts
maybe i should try that instead of the zopiclone rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
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Jan 18, 2007 4:14 PM CST Started working nights, Trouble sleeping, any advice
RedHeadedTaurus
RedHeadedTaurusRedHeadedTaurusHere, Michigan USA17 Threads 1 Polls 8,455 Posts
I work nights, as well. I have worked the night shift for quite a while now (years), and I'm STILL not "used" to it...you'll eventually get tired enough & crash out during the day. Good luck!
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Jan 18, 2007 4:16 PM CST Started working nights, Trouble sleeping, any advice
tunzrok
tunzroktunzroklondon, Ontario Canada900 Posts
dosage take one before bed time two if you can handle it laugh
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Jan 18, 2007 4:16 PM CST Started working nights, Trouble sleeping, any advice
deborah12
deborah12deborah12wolverhampton, UK89 Threads 11,243 Posts
laugh laugh laugh definitly 2 laugh
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Jan 18, 2007 4:17 PM CST Started working nights, Trouble sleeping, any advice
highplains
highplainshighplainsHighland Springs, Virginia USA127 Threads 4,288 Posts
so...you wanna do it twice before you go to sleep? Fine by me....devil
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Jan 18, 2007 4:18 PM CST Started working nights, Trouble sleeping, any advice
RedHeadedTaurus
RedHeadedTaurusRedHeadedTaurusHere, Michigan USA17 Threads 1 Polls 8,455 Posts
Only twice? devil laugh
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Jan 18, 2007 4:19 PM CST Started working nights, Trouble sleeping, any advice
themechanic
themechanicthemechanicNo, Wisconsin USA16 Threads 1,774 Posts
Yeah what he said thumbs up
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Jan 18, 2007 4:20 PM CST Started working nights, Trouble sleeping, any advice
RedHeadedTaurus
RedHeadedTaurusRedHeadedTaurusHere, Michigan USA17 Threads 1 Polls 8,455 Posts
applause banana cheering
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Jan 18, 2007 4:20 PM CST Started working nights, Trouble sleeping, any advice
highplains
highplainshighplainsHighland Springs, Virginia USA127 Threads 4,288 Posts
Now Red....NO tempting the Indian...or I'll have to take you to my TiPi....devil
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Jan 18, 2007 4:21 PM CST Started working nights, Trouble sleeping, any advice
RedHeadedTaurus
RedHeadedTaurusRedHeadedTaurusHere, Michigan USA17 Threads 1 Polls 8,455 Posts
devil tongue rolling on the floor laughing
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Jan 18, 2007 4:21 PM CST Started working nights, Trouble sleeping, any advice
supernova
supernovasupernovaFresno, California USA2 Threads 344 Posts
As others have said, get a sedative through your doctor. It should knock you right out.

banana
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Jan 18, 2007 4:21 PM CST Started working nights, Trouble sleeping, any advice
PeachesandCream
PeachesandCreamPeachesandCreamConcord, North Carolina USA43 Threads 675 Posts
Search out UnionJoe..a feller who comes on ever once-in-awhile, I believe he's working nights again..he's have some pointersconversing Good Luck..have worked nights too, and it does take our bodies awhile to adjustsigh hug Don't worry Joseph is like most men, loves to give good advise when asked..just in case you're not familiar with that crazy man::roll:
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Jan 18, 2007 4:57 PM CST Started working nights, Trouble sleeping, any advice
rememberme
remembermeremembermetoronto, Ontario Canada4 Threads 31 Posts
i suggest that you close all the doors, noise, lights and get comfortable in bed with a do not disturb sign on the outside of your room, turn off the telephone and anything else that goes beep
eat properly. reduce your caffeine as it comes close to sleep time
and do everything that you normally would do before you go to bed
and do everything that you would normally do when you are awake
"stay off of the drugs"--sedatives
and make it a routine at the same time all the time
it will take your body some time to get used to it
good luck
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Jan 18, 2007 4:58 PM CST Started working nights, Trouble sleeping, any advice
rememberme
remembermeremembermetoronto, Ontario Canada4 Threads 31 Posts
oh, and sometimes what works for me..... i read a boring book
that always does the trick, whether i am tired or not
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Jan 18, 2007 7:12 PM CST Started working nights, Trouble sleeping, any advice
outdoorannie
outdoorannieoutdoorannieAlexandria, Minnesota USA1 Threads 483 Posts
Room darkening shades and a loud fan always helps. You will eventually be tired enough to sleep. After coming home, you still have to take some time to unwind before you go to bed though. Worked second shift for over 20 years and LOVED it. Wish I could work it again...banana
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Jan 18, 2007 7:18 PM CST Started working nights, Trouble sleeping, any advice
Yep, go see your doctor, there could be other underlying problems.
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