Preshift anxiety so bad I won't sleep before AM's so I frequently call in sick
I feel really stupid writing this but I'm pretty lost with what do and I'm not sure if anyone can relate to this extent. I have started my grad 4 months ago and already I have had to call in sick multiple times because I cannot sleep due to anxiety before a AM. I do not feel safe driving an hour to work and working with 0 sleep on a really acute ward then driving home again. It's not safe for me to do so especially with the meds I am on. Sleep anxiety and insomnia has never been a big issue for me until my grad year.
I have been seeing my doctor regarding this and I am on medications. I am about to see him again today asking for another review of my medications. They sometimes don't work because my anxiety can be so high. In terms of sleep hygiene I have a "really good" routine and I do all the "right" things. But my anxiety overrides it all.
I have also let the educators know and I'm about to have a chat with ANUM about it. They have been really supportive. Reducing my Eft has been one of the options layed out for me if I'm still struggling but I'm really unsure if it would help. I have noticed my roster has been made less
By the way: My next rotation I picked has no shift work so I'm going to push to try and get it.
Has anyone else been in this situation or have suggestions.