A member asked:

I work the night shift. after i go to bed in the morning, i wake up within 2 hours to urinate. then i can't get back to sleep. any suggestions?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Drinking plan: Try planning to stop drinking about 2 hours before end of shift. Then be certain to pee before going to bed. Also, be sure sleep room is as dark as possible (blackout blinds / blanket over curtains/etc.) so do not get zeitgeber from sun to mess with your body's time clock. Keep eyes mostly shut on way to/from toilet. If these fail, may need meds for shiftwork sleep disorder.

Answered 11/21/2017

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