Shift work is common in a variety of job settings, including manufacturing plants and hospitals. While the specific start and end times can vary, a typical first shift runs from approximately 8 a.m. to 4 or 5 p.m., and a typical second shift runs from approximately 4 p.m. to midnight. The first shift aligns more with traditional business and public office schedules. Plus, you can keep a more regular sleep schedule. The second shift allows you to sleep in later and have more time to keep appointments during the day. However, it often leads to more irregular sleep habits, since you may not get to sleep until well after midnight.
Lot of people believe that 'cold turkey' is the best way to quit, because if you have one cigarette, then there is no stopping you from having another one. Of course, there are certain side effects of quitting smoking abruptly, and these range from mild discomfort, to diarrhea, and depression.
But anyone who has quit smoking knows that the cravings for cigarettes, especially in times of stress, last much longer than just a few days. The truth is physical withdrawal symptoms do vary per new non-smoker, depending on the method of quitting, body metabolism and other factors. These symptoms may include lightheadedness, headache, restlessness, trouble sleeping, nervousness, anxiety, depression, increased appetite and strong cravings for cigarettes.