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Re: OSA and circadian rhythm

Posted by Kevin (in Walla Walla) on July 28, 2004 at 11:07:05:

In Reply to: OSA and circadian rhythm posted by frequentflier on July 27, 2004 at 12:29:53:

Because of circadian rhythms it is very hard for anybody to adjust to rotating shifts or the night shift. At most you can shift your rhythm about 1-1.5 hours per 24 hour period. This means that it can take up to 2 weeks to fully change your rhythm. And this is if you maintain the same hours on your days/nights off.

Most studies show that people on the night shift will get 60-90 minutes less sleep than "normals" (and normals get about 60-90 minutes less sleep than they actually need).

People with sleep disorders will have a much harder time adapting to shift work than normals.

There are steps to take to help yourself if you are doing shift work, if your interested let me know.

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