Working in shifts can lead to the reversal of day and night, or often flying over different time zones, which may have a permanent negative impact on health.
Sleep plays an important role in our psychology and physiology. Long-term lack of sleep can be obviously manifested as headache, dizziness, fatigue, chest tightness, palpitation, memory loss and loss of appetite. In severe cases, people may be listless, confused in thinking, and their ability to study and work will decline. They went to the hospital for examination, and the doctor said "nothing". In fact, this is the so-called "sub-health state". If not corrected in time, it may lead to various physical and mental diseases.
All the discomfort of night shift people is actually due to lack of sleep, which makes it difficult for the biological rhythm in the body to keep pace with the external natural environment. As long as you know the right health care, you can actually stay healthy by working at night.
People who work at night shifts should carefully arrange their sleep during the day. The first thing is to have a good place to sleep, quiet, cool and comfortable, and use heavy curtains to block the sun, or use special sunshade windows. When the surrounding environment is noisy, it is very important for some people to wear comfortable earplugs and prepare a comfortable mattress. Take a hot bath before going to bed, or do a simple self-relaxation exercise or massage; Choosing a good sleeping position, it is recommended to lie on the right side, and prone position is the least desirable; Choose a suitable pillow height, slightly lower than the distance from the shoulder to the ipsilateral neck. If you really can't sleep well, you can take hypnotics as appropriate, but don't be dependent. In addition, if possible, you can "take a nap" during the break, which can quickly and effectively restore your energy.
Generally speaking, night shift workers should sleep for 7-8 hours in 24 hours. If you don't sleep for more than 7 hours, you must learn to take a nap, that is, it is very necessary to take a nap for 3 hours before going to work. Even if you can sleep 10 ~ 20 minutes, you can keep your brain awake, cheer up and reduce mistakes in your work.
? In short, night shift workers should be aware of the importance of sleep. The less they sleep, the more tired they feel and the more likely they are to make mistakes. Therefore, after coming home from the night shift, you should make your own sleep plan and try to put it into practice.