Has anybody done them before? I work in a care home and I’m struggling with them.
I manage to get enough sleep the next day so that’s not an issue, it’s the actual shift. It’s 10 hours with no allocated break and we aren’t allowed to sleep at all or else we risk being dismissed.
About 6/7 hours in I really struggle to stay awake. I’ve fallen asleep a couple of times, albeit for a few minutes. Some of the other staff do it , but there are other staff who will report you if you do.
I feel awful but really struggle. I don’t drink any caffeinated or energy drinks and don’t want to start for this.
Colleagues always tell me I look exhausted, they get tired too but don’t seem as bad.
Does anyone else manage them? I don’t mind the actual work, just feel so rough on the shift.
Has anybody had any strange side effects from them? I always get very bloated on and after a night shift.