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Work Alot. No Sleep
I'm a 32 yr old women I work 3rd shift days and long overtime hours.. I want 2 make this as simple as I ca and say I Cannot Sleep by all means. I work night graveyard hours and when I get home I'm tossing and turning trying 2 grab ahold of at least 4 hours if that of sleep But cannot. My mind is tired but my body wont let me rest, when I actually feel like I have fallen asleep my body nd feelings in my chest literally will wake me back up and like a jolt of minor pain strikes my chest like by my heart. anyone going through this exact ordeal in life like myself or similar? I want 2 kno what is the long term effects of going almost 24hours with 4 or less hours of sleep and will it affect me in a long term way? what can help? what shall I do different? ive tried everything 2 meditations, 2 white noise, 2 technique breathing I mean everything ANYONE OUT HERE WITH THE SAME RESULTS AS MYSELF PLZ LET ME KNOW
Yes, I too have experienced what you are describing. In my case it was due to hyperarousal from excessive stress and anxiety. But, the good news -- I survived. So will you.
Your situation is compounded because of the shift work schedule. My suggestion would be to establish the best and most consistent sleep schedule you can, 7 days a week. Try to minimize napping, avoid caffeine later in the day, and be sure to get some exercise every day if you're not sufficiently tired from your job.
Light control is also important in shift work. You want to ensure you sleep in the darkest room possible, then at your wake time immediately expose yourself to bright light, daylight is best.
Also give yourself a good hour or so before bed to just unwind. Do not allow anything stressful to interrupt this relaxing time to help transition yourself to sleep. A relaxing bath, a relaxing hobby, working with your hands, etc. Try to do this in low light if you can.
If it continues then it's time to see a doc.
Your situation is compounded because of the shift work schedule. My suggestion would be to establish the best and most consistent sleep schedule you can, 7 days a week. Try to minimize napping, avoid caffeine later in the day, and be sure to get some exercise every day if you're not sufficiently tired from your job.
Light control is also important in shift work. You want to ensure you sleep in the darkest room possible, then at your wake time immediately expose yourself to bright light, daylight is best.
Also give yourself a good hour or so before bed to just unwind. Do not allow anything stressful to interrupt this relaxing time to help transition yourself to sleep. A relaxing bath, a relaxing hobby, working with your hands, etc. Try to do this in low light if you can.
If it continues then it's time to see a doc.
4 hrs of sleep per a 24 hr day will affect everyone differently. some can barely function while others can. sounds like you are suffering from sleep starts/jerks. they are medically harmless in the medical field, but i think they are wrong. repeated sleep starts can and have disrupted some ppls sleep to a point theyre afriad to sleep because they are afraid the sleep starts will occur again. this can lead to various mental disorders like depression,anxiety, panic, etc. my opinion would be to get a sleep study done asap
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