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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So tomorrow is my last day of shiftwork after 5 years working it. No more nights/weekends/Bank holidays/xmas/new years.

These last few months I've worked all of xmas, new years and Easter.

So any tips on how to get a good sleep pattern etc and adjust to normal Monday to Friday

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By *oft_sexy_sweetWoman
over a year ago

Dublin

It will take a few weeks for your body to get used to it. Just be strict with your routine - same set bedtime every evening, no screens 1hr before or in the bedroom, no caffeine in the evenings. If I'm struggling to sleep I find white noise, sleep music or meditation helps.

If you can get your hands on some melatonin it's fantastic for resetting your body clock.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It will take a few weeks for your body to get used to it. Just be strict with your routine - same set bedtime every evening, no screens 1hr before or in the bedroom, no caffeine in the evenings. If I'm struggling to sleep I find white noise, sleep music or meditation helps.

If you can get your hands on some melatonin it's fantastic for resetting your body clock."

Thanks haveb been using the calm app but it didn't work on my nights. Will definitely pick up melatonin. Looking forward to having energy to exercise too

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By *elfastDMan
over a year ago

belfast

I think it will come naturally DD

It’s much easier to sleep when it gets dark and be awake when it’s bright

You’ll adjust fairly quickly then you can concentrate on enjoying it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So tomorrow is my last day of shiftwork after 5 years working it. No more nights/weekends/Bank holidays/xmas/new years.

These last few months I've worked all of xmas, new years and Easter.

So any tips on how to get a good sleep pattern etc and adjust to normal Monday to Friday "

What's a Monday to friday job?

I've never had one.

Doing shift work the past 24years.. granted it's not for everyone but getting used to any pattern, means eating healthy, getting fresh air and exercise.

Being able to switch off helps, as does melatonin. No prescription needed either..

Enjoy it DD

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

"So tomorrow is my last day of shiftwork after 5 years working it. No more nights/weekends/Bank holidays/xmas/new years.

These last few months I've worked all of xmas, new years and Easter.

So any tips on how to get a good sleep pattern etc and adjust to normal Monday to Friday "

I think you should go for a walk on a beach ...sea air is good for sleep that night

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By *indenMan
over a year ago

Naas which is South West of Dublin

Skip a nights (or days) sleep then set a routine and try to stick to it...

This coming from an insomniac....

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By *lderandbolderMan
over a year ago

clonakilty

I am contract work on call twenty four seven when i come off for two months every year i usuall adjust after a week...

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By *anKinkyMan
over a year ago

Carrick on Shannon

"So tomorrow is my last day of shiftwork after 5 years working it. No more nights/weekends/Bank holidays/xmas/new years.

These last few months I've worked all of xmas, new years and Easter.

So any tips on how to get a good sleep pattern etc and adjust to normal Monday to Friday "
At the start of your working week just look forward to the weekends off, you'll be able to make plans all week

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By *allyWally19Woman
over a year ago

The Road to Nowhere

Hey DD! I found having a routine helped. So finish work, get the dinner on, walk/work out. Set bed time every night & no screens etc. I done this for a few weeks after coming off 12 hour shift rotation until my body click righted itself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Routine weighted blanket and melatonin gummies

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By *lameBoyMan
over a year ago

Enfield & Dublin

"So tomorrow is my last day of shiftwork after 5 years working it. No more nights/weekends/Bank holidays/xmas/new years.

These last few months I've worked all of xmas, new years and Easter.

So any tips on how to get a good sleep pattern etc and adjust to normal Monday to Friday "

Congratulations DD and best wishes for your next chapter. I’m looking forward to finishing shift work in 9 years time. I’ve 23 done so far. Hell knows if I’ll ever get a “normal” sleep pattern!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thanks for all the tips, last shift done today. So now let's bring on some normal life please sometime this year preferably

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By *aid backMan
over a year ago

by a lake with my rod out

I'm the opposite I switched from a design office job to working shift and I enjoy it, I found it an easy adjustment

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm the opposite I switched from a design office job to working shift and I enjoy it, I found it an easy adjustment"

Best of luck. I loved it but the 1.5 hrs sleep after nights just wasn't doing me Any good

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By *aid backMan
over a year ago

by a lake with my rod out

"I'm the opposite I switched from a design office job to working shift and I enjoy it, I found it an easy adjustment

Best of luck. I loved it but the 1.5 hrs sleep after nights just wasn't doing me Any good "

I'm on shift 2 years I get a solid 9 hours sleep on night shift

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