How to Overcome the Negative Effects of Shift Work
In addition to long-term effects, shifting your sleep has an immediate impact on how you feel and function. If you are unable to change your work time, you can still minimize the short-term negative effects of shifting your sleep schedule with behavioral interventions such as light therapy, keeping a consistent shift, moderate caffeine consumption and scheduled naps.
Tracey Marks, M.D., Contributor
Psychiatrist; Psychotherapist; Author, 'Master Your Sleep'