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Is Shift Work Sleep Disorder Permanent?

  

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Shift work sleep disorder (SWSD) isn't always constant, but it can be a problem for people who work odd hours for a long time. A situation in which your body's normal sleep-wake cycle is thrown off because you work when it normally would be sleeping.

What SWSD does to people can be different and unique. When people stop working odd shifts, their sleep habits may go back to normal for some, but for others, sleep problems may not go away even after they've stopped working shifts.

There are ways to deal with SWSD and get better sleep, which is good news. This could mean making the surroundings conducive to sleep, following good sleep habits, and, if necessary, consulting a doctor. You can lessen the effects of SWSD on your life by making changes to your lifestyle and getting help from medical professionals.

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Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD) doesn't last forever, but it can if the odd work routine keeps up. It's marked by having trouble sleeping and staying awake at the right times. Insomnia, being too sleepy, and having trouble focusing are all signs. Managing SWSD means improving sleep habits, changing work plans if possible, and sometimes taking medicine. Getting to the root of sleep problems can help ease symptoms, but working shifts may make the disorder worse in the long run.

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