Working nights - advice on how to force myself to sleep at night over the weekend?

Question

Ok so I work permanent nights (I know this is not ideal while pregnant but it pays more and I am not in a situation to change it). I used to take a spoon of night nurse (i know I'm not supposed to use it for this reason but it worked wonders) on a friday/Saturday night and i would be asleep within 30 mins but obviously being pregnant i can't take that now. A pharmacist once recommended me sleeping aids but this didn't help me sleep at night, I would take one, still be awake all night -  then by the time I fell asleep in the morning I would sleep for 12 hours + and it ruined my day so I dont want to take any sleeping pills. Im looking for more natural alternatives anything that puts anyone to sleep please.

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Why are you trying to switch back to days on the weekend? That doesn’t make much sense to me. I’ve worked nights before and get that itsnot ideal, but messing with your sleep schedule like this is really going to mess with your circadian rhythm and isn’t healthy. Stick to the night schedule even on your off days - staying up a few hours later or going to bed earlier and getting up a few hours earlier is fine, but don’t try to switch back and forth so regularly. Get black out curtains or blinds for your room, stop using electronics 30 minutes before bed, I got into a good routine of stretching, showering, then drinking tea and reading (in my dark room) until I fell asleep.

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I know when I worked nights I’d have to stay up all day in order to get on the other sleep schedule. Idk if that’s feasible for you -I was always a zombie on those days- but I never wanted to take anything to help me sleep and that was the only thing I could get to work

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Melatonin or magnesium. Ive worked nights... youre in a tough position. Our permanent night auditor done it for years. She would work 11pm til 7am then when got home hv coffee and continue on with her day and go to sleep at 5pm. If thats something u can do try keeping yourself up after work.

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Magnesium supplements really help me. My insomnia is getting worse this pregnancy too and my midwife recommended an herbal tea with valerian root from traditional medicinals. It comes today from Amazon and I'm excited to see if it works!

Working nights - advice on how to force myself to sleep at night over the weekend?

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