Approximately 25 million workers in the United States are shift workers [1]. This means they work outside of the hours of 7am and 6pm. Shift workers may also work on a rotating schedule.
Among shift workers, a particular sleep issue known as Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD) or Shift Work Disorder is common. Read on to learn more about this condition and find some tips on how you can manage it if changing your schedule isn’t an option.