Night shift worries

[cyclone80]

My partner has been working night shift for a year & a half now. He worked in the construction game before this but had major surgery which didn't allow him to go back to this line of work. This specific night shift job didn't require the physical work which suited well. Ever since starting this job he has had big trouble sleeping during the day, just cant switch off. He has seen a doctor & been given tablets to help which dont work. He has become agitated, angry & almost impossible to live with. I cant talk to him without getting snapped at, i feel like im on egg shells constantly. Im worried its now gone to far & the relationship is now unsalvagable. We've been together 10 years but i hate what he has become. Is anyone out there in the same situation?

No but mil used to work night's and has said it's not for everybody. I used to work 6 to 2 and that suited me fine as I am a morning person. Can't he swap shifts or try another job

i work nights. it is hard to adjust and i feel it would be easier to work them permanently (as it is i just to two at a time)

i used to take zopiclone to sleep (low dose from gp)
black out blinds help
ear plugs

if that fails i would seriously be considering a change if i were him.

He goes onto day shift in January but i feel it might be too late. Too many nasty things said & when i look at him he has this look almost like hatred or a very angry look. I know night shift must be so tough & i have done everything possible to make it easier for him.

We've blacked out the windows, he sleeps with the aircon on because it blocks outside noise & makes it more comfortable. He does 4 10 hour shifts a week but i can see him slowly fading away & im losing the person i know.