Anyone else overthink during shifts?

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Been working nights for about 2 years now. I love the night, the quiet, less people, etc.

But I think it's starting to get to me.

I can't help but go into a shift scared about my chronic overthinking. I hate spending 8 hours alone in my own thoughts, unable to stop thinking. I find myself in massive overthinking loops, overanalyzing everything, unable to rest properly. Does anyone else experience this?

I've tried all sorts of music, podcasts, audiobooks or listening to youtube videos. It can help, but not much.

I don't want to go back to working days only for one reason, but i'm not sure what else i can do

Posted Aug 14, 2026, 12:43 AM UTC

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