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2022-11-19 00:01:58
Recently I have switched Job where I have to work in the US shift. I have been working from 6:30 PM to 4:00 AM Indian time for the past 7 months. Earlier, I used to sleep around 4:30  AM. For the past 2 weeks, I can't to sleep properly. I sleep around 7 to 8 AM. Also, I am exhausted and feel depressed since I started working in the US shift. Please suggest how I can sleep properly.
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Need to adjust ur circadian rhythm.
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Answered2022-11-19 05:20:53

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Hello, You need to follow proper sleep hygiene practices and use some medicine for some time to regularize your sleep cycle. You can consult for help.

Answered2022-11-19 01:17:49

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