Nap taking after the early shift
By maezee
@maezee (41997)
United States
January 16, 2016 7:44pm CST
I have this awful problem that I need help with! Whenever I work an early shift, I almost always need a nap after work unless I work overtime or 12 hours in a row. However, when I work straight 8, I always feel that tug of sleepiness after that shift, and usually go home and take a nap for a few hours. In the past, when I’ve worked later shifts (9-5 and 10-8) I feel totally fine and awake after work. But, since I have had to start waking up at 4:30 each morning for the last several weeks, I am totally a sleepy zombie by the time 4 PM rolls around. What’s up with that?
My only guess is that I don’t get enough sleep during the night – or not “good” sleep. That’s just my guess. I don’t feel like it’s normal to need a nap every day after work.
What do you think? Do you think some people are just “sleepy”?
Are you this type?
What can you suggest to me (if anything)?
3 responses
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
18 Jan 16
You will get used to it. When I worked and had to get up for a 6 am shift? I would have to take a nap afterwards because of having to get up around 4 am to start the day. It's normal. I would suggest trying to set an alarm so that the nap is no more than 30 minutes.
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@cherriefic (10400)
• Philippines
17 Jan 16
It seems that you need to take B Complex and iron aside from your regular vitamins if youre taking some. Its what my doctor prescribe to me since I feel sleepy and as if Im tired all the time.
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@snowy22315 (169474)
• United States
17 Jan 16
Well it sounds like you are working alot and working irregular hours. It is not conducive to anyone's sleep.
