To Sleep, Perchance To Dream

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As I work the midnight shift a few nights a week I often have need to sleep during the day. This presents a problem as I am currently living with my mother and stepfather. While I really appreciate them taking care of me during my recovery, it's a less than ideal situation for trying to day sleep, especially since I don't actually have a bedroom of my own.

As they normally use the family room during the day for watching TV and such, I live in the (appropriately) living room. I have a sofa bed upon which they put a regular matress (thank you!). It's comfortable enough but as it's right next to and open to the kitchen it is seriously lacking in the area of privacy. And between them and the moronic dog that barks every day all day long (unless someone is stealing my bike, then he doesn't make so much as a peep), it's often difficult to sleep due to noise and activity levels.

I have finally found a solution to the day sleeping problem basically to stave off sheer exhaustion. I have appropriated their bedroom on the days I need to sleep, and that combined with a good set of earplugs allows me to get my much needed sleep during the day. It took a little while to get comfortable with trying to sleep with earplugs, but it works. Blessed silence and restfull sleep!
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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
When I was on nightshift and had to sleep during the day I found it easier if I ran the airconditioner or a fan. The 'hum' drowned out noises from both outside and inside. I slept well....
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
The ac is a given here in Florida but it is hardly enough to drown out that damned dog's constant barking.
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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
hardly enough to drown out that damned dog's constant barking.


the same dog that DOSN'T bark when thieves are around? Set up a manican in the house so the dog will think there is an intruder... he'll be as quiet as a mouse.
Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
Nah that useless waste of fur would bark up a storm. The only time he doesn't bark is when he's supposed to. Am considering slipping some doggie downers into his water.
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top
It took me ages to get used to sleeping during the day. I ended up taking 3 mgs (standard dose) of melatonin about half an hour before I wanted to crash; that really helped.

Never could get used to ear plugs....
Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top
I worked the graveyard shift for a year, as a nurses' aide, and while I wasn't facing your
obstacles to sleep I sure had a difficult time sleeping through the phone ringing, the doorbell, and of
course street noise.
I finally unplugged the phone, got rid of the doorbell, and put on music to sleep by.
and none of this will apply in your case, I know it does sound like you're doing
really well adapting with the ear plugs, and grabbing sleep in a real bed!
Reply #8 from JoeUser Forums Top

It took a little while to get comfortable with trying to sleep with earplugs, but it works. Blessed silence and restfull sleep!

My Wife finally resorted to that because of my snoring.

Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top
obstacles to sleep I sure had a difficult time sleeping through the phone ringing, the doorbell, and of
course street noise.


That would definately drive anyone crazy!

My husband works at night too and sometimes it's hard for him with the phone ringing. I tell him to just let the answer machine pick up, sometimes he doesn't. My daughter is home during the summer so he gets a break from that now!

But as long as he's had at least 4 hours sleep he's good to go. Although that's not enough sleep time though!

Glad you got that sorted out for you to get some sleep M. Maybe you can get one of those dog mufflers/nozzle thingy (don't know what you call them, for the dog!
Reply #10 from JoeUser Forums Top
Well this week will be the real test of my new sleeping situation as I am working the midnight shift all week.