Question 1

I'm having a hard time getting to sleep at a reasonable hour. Most nights, I'm not able to fall asleep until around 3 or 4 a.m., and sometimes it's even laterlike 6 or 7 a.m.and then I have to get up at 9 or 10 a.m. to rush to work. Even on those rare occasions when I manage to sleep at a decent hour, I end up staying awake the entire next day only to finally crash around 4 a.m. again. It's like I'm stuck in this cycle. What could be going on, and how can I fix this?

Accepted Answer

consult psychiatrist

Question 2

I'm thinking about switching to night shifts for 2 weeks every couple of months. Do you think this could mess with my biological clock or have any negative effects on my health?

Accepted Answer

Ideally not adviced,but if you hav no option can work but mainta healthy diet and adequate physical activity

Question 3

Ive been feeling really sleepy from 7pm to 9pm every night and its starting to worry me. Even though I take a two-hour nap every afternoon, I still get really drowsy in the evening. Is there something I can do to change this pattern or any advice you could give me on why this might be happening?

Accepted Answer

To combat evening sleepiness, try limiting afternoon naps to 20-30 minutes, establishing a consistent sleep schedule, staying hydrated, getting fresh air, and engaging in relaxing activities, while avoiding screens before bedtime, and consider a 10-15 minute walk or some light stretching to boost energy levels.

How much sleep do you need by age?

School-age children (ages 6-13) need 9-11 hours.Most adults need 7 to 9 hours. Older adults (ages 65 and older) need 7-8 hours of sleep each day.

More Sleep Medicine Health Queries

I'm thinking about switching to night shifts for 2 weeks every couple of months. Do you think this could mess with my biological clock or have any negative effects on my health?

Ive been feeling really sleepy from 7pm to 9pm every night and its starting to worry me. Even though I take a two-hour nap every afternoon, I still get really drowsy in the evening. Is there something I can do to change this pattern or any advice you could give me on why this might be happening?

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