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How do you unwind...

....after a 12 hour shift? I'm doing an externship and this is the first time I've ever worked 12 hours at anything. I have a busy family and I'm used to putting out fires, but I'm astounded by the many nonstop, neverending tasks which the nurses must do. When I get home I'm stuck on stupid. Its like a kind of culture shock. How do you transition?

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    I usually transition from being awake to being asleep pretty quickly actually

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    Hot shower, tasty meal, some time browsing on the computer, relaxing book, bed.

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    Hot shower, food,wine, benadryl, and sleep. Now I'm pregnant so I have to forego the wine....

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    Walk the dog, take a shower, go to bed and read. If it's been a particularly bad day, the dog gets a long, LONG walk.

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    Very long walks...as often as I can! Fishing!

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    I usually come home, eat, and fall asleep. Within like 2 hours. So, I'm not too sure if my routine counts as unwinding or literally passing the heck out haha:)

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    Listen to favorite music on the way home. Spend time with my hubby and animals. Chill out on the couch.... very relaxing.

    I usually go to bed pretty quickly as well. It feels awesome to get horizontal after 12 hour shifts!

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    Shower, snack, a little TV or Internet, sleep within 2 hours. On days off we go to Disney World. A lot.

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    If I'm not dead tired, surfing the net and a nice, cold beer.

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    I have an hour drive home so I have different playlists depending on the day. usually cereal for dinner and a little time playing mindless computer games/FB.

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    I work night shift so some mornings (my NIGHT) I have a nice glass of wine. Then some Benadryl, then bed. I can't fall asleep right away...I need some downtime first.

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