tell me i will be ok working the night shift!

[erin01]

i am soooo worried about the night shift. I wont start on nights till after my 12w orientation. And i accepted nights because i like the cc step down unit and am open to learning and wanted to take the opportunity. But i am freaking am i gonna ever sleep again? how do you stay awake? i eat well and exercise now and so worried that i will be miserable. how do u eat when your up all night? do u find time to exercise? do you ever feel rested? please any adv? help:crying2:

[Christina Wright]

I just wanted to add some info. I work nights now and have been for over a year. I LOVE it! However, I can't take Benadryl because it makes me feel very groggy the next day. I usually take 1 valerian root supplement and 1 time released melatonin tablet when I get home. I ease into sleep very well and wake up feeling good and not with medicine head. Just a tip in case you have a hard time adjusting.

[showbizrn]

:onbch:

go to bed

&

go to sleep!

yes

in that order.

you need your sleep.

space out your chores

over several days.

like one poster said

you might take 2 naps a day

if that's what it takes

for you to receive enough rest.

exercise?

plan it carefully

so you're not exhausted.

enjoy!!!