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trouble staying awake durning night shift

Posted by needsleep on January 28, 2002 at 23:30:43:

Hello. I have been working the night shift for just under two years now and have only recently started to have trouble staying awake during my shift at night. I work from 10pm till 8am and usually sleep from 9am till around 5-6pm. This sleep is usually quite restful, but yet I am having much difficulty staying alert during my work at night. I work in a very relaxed atmosphere, but have not had problems staying awake at work until lately. Any suggesions?

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