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I worked as an overnight stocker when I was first starting out. The trick to making it work for me was sticking to my vampire schedule even on my days off. That way you don't have to deal with the snapback that comes from flipping your sleep schedule upside down multiple times a week. Even still, I only lasted a year doing that, so take my advice with a grain of salt 😂
Rising Star
Honestly I think this is where I’m messing up. I’ve been trying to flip back on my days off because I don’t want to lose my normal life, but the snapback is brutal. Committing to the full vampire schedule sounds rough, but maybe staying half in and half out is what’s wrecking me.
Chief
That shift can really throw your body off at first. The 3 am fog is real, and then somehow your brain decides it’s party time when you finally get home. It usually takes a few weeks to adjust, but having a strict sleep routine, blackout curtains, and limiting caffeine late in the shift can help. It’s a tough transition, so give yourself some grace.
When I worked nights years and years ago, I developed a sleep disorder and I literally couldn't sleep without medication. No matter how tired I was, I couldn't fall asleep. Working night shift is a whole different animal.
Rising Star
I did it for a few months, 8pm-4am. It wasn’t so bad because I’d be so tired, I’d always get to sleep at a reasonable time. My body did adjust and I was NOT a morning person, so even in my days off, my body would follow this schedule.
It goes against our circadian rhythm. So you never fully get used to it. But as some others said, don't try to flip flop your schedule. You have to fully commit to the vampire lifestyle. Just as sleeping on a regular schedule, having a routine can help. When you get home maybe eat a little, shower, brush your teeth, read, journal or whatever helps you wind down. (Don't turn on the TV or scroll on your phone.) The more regular your routine gets, the more you will adapt and your body will know it is time for bed.
Check out Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker. Some good insight on what is going on.