[dotti105]

I am a RN, planning to retire during Sept. I am using up my vacation for extended time off her in TV, as I work in San Jose, Ca. I am basically here a week and in Ca a week.

I am currently working PM shift (3p-11p) But I worked night shift (7p-7a) for over 15 years. As a result my circadian rhythms are totally screwed up. Not to mention I do a 3 time zone hop once a week.

I have taken my "sleepers" and tried to unwind and write down all the thoughts roaming around in my head, as suggested. But here it is after 0400 am and I am not going to sleep. Tomorrow will be ugly. With 2 grandsons here to visit and lots of fun things to do.

Anyone out there who has dealt with this? How did you survive? How did you manage to get over it and not be nocturnal? Please tell me there is hope!!

My hubby is so tired of waking up to find me out of bed and reading or arranging my Iphotos or what ever busy work I am doing when I can't sleep.

I want to be up early and "living large" here in TV. There is so much I want to do and sleeping the day away is not going to cut it!

Help!!