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I CANT GET TO SLEEP EARLY!!!! HELP


Posted by Dick Huertse on July 31, 2000 at 01:11:41:

I work at Amerex Corp(the fire extinguisher people), and i work the night shift, 4:30pm-3:00am. When i get off of work i am still full of energy, and wind up finally forcing myself to sleep at 11am or noon, or even later, and dont wake up till 4pm. No matter what i do, i cant go to sleep earlier without any weed or alcohol.
Well, without getting high or flat drunk, i cant get to sleep that early no matter what.
I feel like my body wants to go 18 to 20 hours a day without resting.
What is this disorder, and how do i fix it, because my job requires very frequent drug and alcohol screenings.

any help appreciated

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