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dixiegrrrrl

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3. I am a "swing shifter" by nature

Reply to Warpy (Reply #2)

Sat Jul 28, 2012, 02:06 PM

Jul 2012

and have really really lucky to be able to work those hours ( 1 to 9 pm, actually) for a lot of years.
My brain and body do not kick in gear until after noon.

The study should have taken into account the various types of people.

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Shift work link to 'increased risk of heart problems' [View all] xchrom Jul 2012 OP

I am not convinced everybody has the same inner clock, tho. dixiegrrrrl Jul 2012 #1

You're right. Delayed sleep phase disorder is a real phenomenon Warpy Jul 2012 #2

I am a "swing shifter" by nature dixiegrrrrl Jul 2012 #3

I always thought I was a night owl until I was forced to work a true graveyard shift NickB79 Jul 2012 #4