... taking sleep meds because they are no longer effective, no point in taking them. now i dont sleep at all it seems. i cant go to sleep after work because i am to wired. cant sleep on nights i am off because my body has gotten use to being up at night. i really dont what to do. either way i feel like crap during the day either from not sleeping or sleeping a really long time-like 16 hrs straight
Shift Work Sleep Disorder - help, the meds dont work anymore, I work 3 12hr night shifts, stopped?
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- 31 Oct 2009 by cenb
- Updated
- 31 Oct 2009
- Topics
- shift work sleep disorder, sleep disorders, sleep
Responses (1)
Many people who have a work schedule like yours, have a disorder like this.
Some use blinders on their eyes if trying to sleep during the day. Also ear plugs are necessary.
Others use foil on the windows along with ear plugs.
Chamomile Tea or a Sleepytime Tea is another suggestion.
Try dropping the medications and try the more natural ways. Because like you have found out they finally quit working.
Wishing you some good sleep

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