' Perhaps the biggest and most common problem brought by the irregular life of cabin crew and pilots, air traffic controllers, flight operations, ground staff and all other employees working at airports is SLEEP. ''
When I look back at the time when I was a cabin crew member, I struggled to sleep during the day, especially when I had a night flight, the times when I couldn't fall asleep because I was worried that the phone might ring at any time during night house shifts, or I wouldn't hear it in the morning. The times when I went home after returning from the Far East flights and slept for a few hours due to the tiredness and insomnia of the flight, with the intention of adapting to the day, but could not wake up and then spent the whole night up as if I was still flying, the jet lag I experienced on flights to America and many more. We should not forget my volatile friends who are mothers and fathers who give up their sleep to spend time with their children even though they come from night shifts during their waking hours.
Individuals with sleep problems may encounter many physical and psychological problems, so insomnia should be taken seriously and treated. It is a disorder that needs to be addressed. Everyone's sleep may be disturbed from time to time. Mental distress and physical illnesses can temporarily disrupt the duration and pattern of sleep. Sleep disorders, which have a great impact on irregular living and working hours, can also be a symptom of many mental disorders such as depression and anxiety.
So, what should those who suffer from sleep disorders do?
First of all, you should solve your psychological problems. Don't delay. Even stress itself can affect your sleep quality, so it is important to understand the psychological problems underlying sleep disorders.
Cabin crews, pilots and air traffic controllers consume more caffeine-containing beverages because their perceptions should be clear and their attention should be on the job they are doing. This also affects their sleep problems, so it would be beneficial not to consume them in their daily lives except working hours.
Do not force yourself psychologically by calculating the hours remaining before the flight and saying "this is how much time I have left to sleep", because this level of anxiety Instead, wait for sleep to come naturally by spending time on relaxing things such as meditation, reading a book, and go to bed when you feel sleepy only to sleep.
It is important that the environment you sleep in is dark and dim. Make sure it is neither too hot nor too cold.
Make regular exercise a habit, so your sleep quality will improve and it will be easier for you to fall asleep. Regular exercises reduce anxiety and also release the endorphin hormone, which relaxes your mind and body. A little warning about exercise: make sure it doesn't happen before sleep.
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