[thsnursluvsgeriatric]

How do you guys unwind after allot of shifts?

[muffie]

bubble bath,candle light, soft music, cup of chamomile tea
then pet the pussycats

[cthy1954]

Turn off ALL noise, glass of Merlot and pet the pussycat.

[luvmy2angels]

We actually go down to the gym and work out and then go swimming and them sit in the hot tub, THEN we go home. It is a great way to get out our frustrations and then relax in the pool and hot tub. I always sleep like a baby after I get home!!

[JohnBearPA]

BEER!!!!
Actually, a nice walk with the dogs, a few beers, some close friends either over to my house or on the phone, and then some mindless sit-com on tv.
Damn, I'm boring as heck. LOL

[Kyrshamarks]

If it was a particularly stressfull shift go to the firing range and blow off a couple hundred rounds. Takes the edge right off you.

[sister--*]

Originally Posted by luvmy2angels

We actually go down to the gym and work out and then go swimming and them sit in the hot tub, THEN we go home. It is a great way to get out our frustrations and then relax in the pool and hot tub. I always sleep like a baby after I get home!!

I'm so jelous! I live/work in a small town and work days. Gym hrs. from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. No swimming pool. No hot tub. Lots, and lots of dirt blowing especially during harvest....Achoo! Lots of snow & ice during winter....Brrr, oops/plop. Lots of chemical clouds during Spring planting...hack and choke.

So for me it's home, family, friends, and an altruistic club membership. Thank goodness for my life's blessings!

[marjoriemac]

I play with my cat and then come online and listen to people who have had worse days than me

[NREMT-P/RN]

Exercise in some form.
Beverage of Choice: Margaritas, Hot Chocolate, Merlot, Beer (all in moderation )
Shower to wash out any of the work/exercise funky off!
Read, pet kitties (I have one that is a real LOVE CAT - he'll even sleep on your head if he senses you've had a bad day!)
Catch up with friends.
Mindless catching up on TiVO.
Ironing for next days work.

Relax and BED....gotta do it all again!

Take care of yourself.
Be kind and easy with yourself.

[banditrn]

Well, I'm OLD and at the point in my life where I will no longer work full-time, and I won't work more than two shifts in a row.

When I get home, I play with my little dog, and turn on CNN, and have a big glass of decaf iced tea.