Physical Symptoms
Fatigue/Tiredness
- Being worn out and tired for days after night shifts, generally accompanied by a lack of concentration and motivation, especially for any activity that requires effort or skill
Loss of Energy
- These included activities like; going to work, gardening, home maintenance and recreational sports
Broken Sleep
- Working during the hours of 12 am - 5 am disrupts your circadian rhythms (normal wake and sleep cycle) and this can cause you to wake during your next sleep and then want to fall asleep during the next shift.