Vitamin supplements for a nightshift worker?!

Vitamin supplements for a nightshift worker?

I have been working on night shift for about two months now and I kinda notice that I feel really drowsy, depressed, just a total lack of energy. I started to take b12 supplements, and omega 3 with primrose oil in an attempt to get myself to feel more energized....I still dont feel any better....my sleep is good the thing is I can sleep for 14 hours on my days off and still feel tired.....I've had my doctor look into it and he says all my blood work came back normal......unfortunately I live in a small town with no homopathics but we have a walmart....I have been looking into taking more vitamin supplements...the pharmacy here isn't that helpful...can anyone direct me in what supplements I can take to help raise energy levels and to keep myself from feeling sooo blasted tired....thanks:)

I worked nights for 10 years. Unless you're a natural night person, it can really take some getting used to. It can literally take you a year to fully adjust. If you're eating a healthy balanced diet, and getting enough sleep, you really shouldn't need to take supplements.

More than likely, your problem is you're not spending enough time in the sunlight each day. This can be really hard to do during the shortened days of winter. If you can, try staying awake for a few hours when you get home. Sit outside, work on a garden (if you have one), or go out for a walk. Let the sun shine on your head, so it can stimulate the pineal gland of the brain. You should also let the sunlight touch your skin (without attempting to tan). This naturally stimulates your body to produce vitamin D.

Eat well, get rest, and give your body more time to adjust. In the meantime, you'll find you feel a lot better during the longer days of summer.