Sleep
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From: Australia sometimes
Sleep
I work in SAR / EMS with a roster that involves two night shifts (18:00hrs to 08:00hrs) with sleeping facilities available. However I have a great deal of difficulty getting any restfull sleep, rather I toss & turn waiting for the "hot-line" to ring. The problem seems to be physiological rather than enviromental as it's nice and dark / cool / quiet etc. Does anyone have any good techniques or advice for me?? (yawn!!)
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Joined: Dec 2000
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From: USA
Sir,
When I sleep in the duty quarters I try to keep a normal as possible routine. I make the bed up with sheets and a blanket and pillow just like at home. I try to go to bed at about the same time I would if I was at home. I sleep in a "T" shirt and gym shorts, it only takes me about one minute or so to get the bag and shoes on and then I am out the door. For me keeping the sleep time routine seems to work the best.
When I sleep in the duty quarters I try to keep a normal as possible routine. I make the bed up with sheets and a blanket and pillow just like at home. I try to go to bed at about the same time I would if I was at home. I sleep in a "T" shirt and gym shorts, it only takes me about one minute or so to get the bag and shoes on and then I am out the door. For me keeping the sleep time routine seems to work the best.
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: West Texas
Hello Mr. Cat,
I had a similar problem. I think I made myself "sleep light". I solved that by simply reassuring myself that the phone, or tones, or lights would be sufficient to wake me. It took a few nights but seems to work.
Good luck.
I had a similar problem. I think I made myself "sleep light". I solved that by simply reassuring myself that the phone, or tones, or lights would be sufficient to wake me. It took a few nights but seems to work.
Good luck.
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: the cold, wet, but now well remunerated North Sea!
This may sound strange but it does work - for me anyway! I first read about it in the BALPA Log magazine a few years ago. This technique is used to clear your mind of the garbage that runs around and around while you are trying to get to sleep. What you do is think of a couple of unrelated words and 'say' them in your mind over and over again as quickly and as accurately as you can. The theory is that your brain gets completely 'bored' and switches off thus allowing you to drop off. I said it was strange!!! If this does not work try Lavender Essential oil - put a few drops on your pillow, it's used in some hospitals. :o :o :o
