A member asked:

Dear sir. currently i might working in a night shift job and in day means after my shift i can't sleep what to do its affects my body i think pls tell?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Shift work disorder: You're probably describing shift work disorder in which your sleep & work cycle don't coincide w/day & night which then screws up your circadian rhythm. Check out http://goo.gl/joad0q, http://goo.gl/UxRSUA & http://goo.gl/jOVnL4. Do some research on sleep hygiene to improve chances of sleeping during daytime. Failing that, see Family Doc or sleep specialist for medicines that might help. Good luck

Answered 7/19/2015

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Dr. Aaron Love answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

I am a night shift..: worker as an ER physician and agree with the prior doctor so I will just add two cents personal experience. Apply the KISS principle to day sleep strategies and the basics are eliminate light- simply an eye mask to complete black out shades); and reduce sound-from towels under doors and post it notes for any preventable disturbance (UPS knocking, family door slam etc) up to building a sleep room.

Answered 10/5/2015

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