Night shift support

Hello,

I have to start night shift after 15 days for 9 months continuously. Never done night shift. It will be very challenging since I cannot remain awake after 1AM. I have to do night shift and no other option since iam currently not doing job. Iam in IT sector and need to support a USA project. It is not BPO work.

I mean i will discuss with my doctor but if anyone can share your experience pls on how to do night shift. I have never done night shift in my life. iam 52 yrs of age and healthy. If i drink coffee in night, then i wont be able to sleep in morning due to caffeine effect

I used to feel sleepy after lunch during normal shift and doctor put me on Armodafinil to stay alert. I was not feeling sleepy after lunch in afternoon but i was feeling a bit of agitated and so I myself discontinued it after 3 weeks. This medicine can help me stay awake in night but i need to discuss with my doctor for this.