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How to stay awake on long shift without caffeine!

Discussion in 'General Midwifery Discussion' started by Carpe_Diem, Jun 23, 2009.

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  1. Mrs Johnny Depp New Member

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    I did 4 nights last week, and only drank water, didnt eat for as much as anything we didnt get break apart from on first night and then we had an hour so we napped lol i did have a proper meal before start of shift, and breakfast wheni got home but i never felt hungry at all
    My dad has worked shifts of one sort or another for 55+yrs and today he told me when doing nightshift NEVER EVER think to yourself 'i feel tired' cos then you will be :) bless him lol
    Mrs Johnny Depp, Jun 24, 2009
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  2. Curly Communications Manager

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    If you need to drink, then just go get something for the room etc, and nab a bit on the way, i am always thirsty like yourself and needing a drink, so i just 'nip out' and get some, no one will mind. Its like i also have a bit of a dodgy pelvis sometimes so if i tell someone and sit down they dont mind. Xxx
    Curly, Jun 26, 2009
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  3. student2008 Member

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    I find it's easy to keep awake if the ward is busy as you're always on the go, the other night I was on it slowed right down so didn't so anything from 2-8am! now that ws hard, I found going outside for a walk on my break helped to wake me up.
    student2008, Jun 27, 2009
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  4. AngelR New Member

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    Well, I really don't know what other alternatives you may use from staying awake for several hours without caffeine. When I was a student, coffee can prevent me from sleeping. And until now, that's what I always take because of my lesson plans for my high school classes everyday and some reports on my personal work always direct me until morning. From what I have confirmed on some blogs out there caffeine is a fantastic thing for many people, as it helps them stay awake. It may also be a burden if it causes them to remain up at night. There is an application for that accessible for the iPhone, called Caffeine Zone. Check this out: Stay perky with Caffeine Zone app
    AngelR, Feb 23, 2012
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