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Do not attempt to go to sleep late. Bank up tonight's hours.
1-2 hour nap tomorrow.
Eat smaller meals but more regularly.
Caffeine is your friend.
Carbs around 4/5am used to perk me up
Oh and drink plenty of water |
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"Do not attempt to go to sleep late. Bank up tonight's hours.
1-2 hour nap tomorrow.
Eat smaller meals but more regularly.
Caffeine is your friend.
Carbs around 4/5am used to perk me up
Oh and drink plenty of water "
Should of added this is a ware house job, 2 30 minute breaks.
So I hope I can use those whenever.  |
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"I done 16yrs of nights , best years ever , don't stay up late in the morning, I found I had to be in bed by 7am or I couldn't sleep"
Sorry its 10pm till 10am.
I forgot to add that part, I'm silly |
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I used to work nights and would try to win by staying up late the night before and sleeping in that day. But I used to just wake up at the same time and was then even more tired for my shift!
I say sleep normally until you get to it, then smash the coffee like there’ll be none left until about 4am, then stop so you can sleep that day.
And I used to swear by nytol tablets - they kept me asleep for six hours when I was only getting three without.
And try to find silly games you can get away with playing to make the time go quick and keep you awake. |
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"I done 16yrs of nights , best years ever , don't stay up late in the morning, I found I had to be in bed by 7am or I couldn't sleep
Sorry its 10pm till 10am.
I forgot to add that part, I'm silly "
That’s a truly horrible shift!!! |
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"I used to work nights and would try to win by staying up late the night before and sleeping in that day. But I used to just wake up at the same time and was then even more tired for my shift!
I say sleep normally until you get to it, then smash the coffee like there’ll be none left until about 4am, then stop so you can sleep that day.
And I used to swear by nytol tablets - they kept me asleep for six hours when I was only getting three without.
And try to find silly games you can get away with playing to make the time go quick and keep you awake."
I wish I could down coffee, but unlike the last warehouse this time it us literally only water.
If it helps its 10am to 10pm. |
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First night, don't sleep before it. You will be so tired the next day that sleep will be easier.
Similarly, don't go to bed when you finish your last shift - push through and go to sleep as close to normal as you can manage. Again you will have less problems sleeping. Also your body clock will reset without jet lag.
Worked for me for years. |
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"First night, don't sleep before it. You will be so tired the next day that sleep will be easier.
Similarly, don't go to bed when you finish your last shift - push through and go to sleep as close to normal as you can manage. Again you will have less problems sleeping. Also your body clock will reset without jet lag.
Worked for me for years. "
Don't sleep beofee the first night?
OK so it's 10pm till 10am, should I sleep like normal tonight? |
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"First night, don't sleep before it. You will be so tired the next day that sleep will be easier.
Similarly, don't go to bed when you finish your last shift - push through and go to sleep as close to normal as you can manage. Again you will have less problems sleeping. Also your body clock will reset without jet lag.
Worked for me for years.
Don't sleep beofee the first night?
OK so it's 10pm till 10am, should I sleep like normal tonight?"
I mean don't try and take an afternoon nap before your first night. |
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"First night, don't sleep before it. You will be so tired the next day that sleep will be easier.
Similarly, don't go to bed when you finish your last shift - push through and go to sleep as close to normal as you can manage. Again you will have less problems sleeping. Also your body clock will reset without jet lag.
Worked for me for years.
Don't sleep beofee the first night?
OK so it's 10pm till 10am, should I sleep like normal tonight?
I mean don't try and take an afternoon nap before your first night. "
Right so no naps got it, so i probably go sleep soon, otherwise its gonna be hell. |
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I do regular nights op
On my first one, I get up as normal, then have a warm bath and snooze in the later afternoon for a little bit.
I drink lots of coffee
This time of year is the best nights as you can go to bed when it's cold and miserable.
On the day you finish your nights, only sleep for a few hours and get up about lunch, then you'll sleep that night.
You'll find what works for you op, earplugs can also be a good idea for sleep in the day, depending on if your street is noisy.
Good luck. |
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Try and eat well if you can. I used to feel really run down and would get mouth ulcers. Keep your mind busy, whether it's silly games or music. I found if I sat down for too long, I felt even more tired.
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"I do regular nights op
On my first one, I get up as normal, then have a warm bath and snooze in the later afternoon for a little bit.
I drink lots of coffee
This time of year is the best nights as you can go to bed when it's cold and miserable.
On the day you finish your nights, only sleep for a few hours and get up about lunch, then you'll sleep that night.
You'll find what works for you op, earplugs can also be a good idea for sleep in the day, depending on if your street is noisy.
Good luck. "
Hey Thank-you aswell, I guess my my main concern is when to sleep tonight.
Then I'll have to figure out what to do tomorrow, since I start at 10pm. |
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