As many of you know, I work night shift at a hospital in the CCU. In order for my poor, miserable body to stay awake, I will drink this:
I know it’s bad for you. I know this.
Why don’t I just drink coffee? That’s a little better, right?
Coffee stimulates a lot of things in my digestive tract. I know that it happens that way with most people.
I, on the other hand, have Crohn’s Disease. This makes things a little trickier. If I drink a cup of coffee to stay awake at work, I do not have the luxury to go to the bathroom 85 times while my patient(s) are crashing.
DISCLAIMER: This is not a real patient. I know my drawings are so realistic that it can be confusing at times. Easy mistake.
I also don’t frequently talk in text slang to my patients, but when ya’ gotta go, ya’ gotta go.
Alright, I got a little off the subject. The past three nights that I have worked, last night being a 13.5 hour shift, I have drank water. I drink water anyway, but I always drink a Diet Coke around 2 in the morning when the sleepiness creeps up.
I did not have a Diet Coke any of these nights… and I was T-IRED.
I don’t normally drink pops on my days off, although I will occasionally at restaurants. This Diet Coke work habit is something I’ve been trying to break for awhile. I feel a sense of accomplishment…
Plus, none of my patients had to suffer while I was jammin’ out logs in the loo.
(I’m such a lady.)
Any healthy suggestions to keep awake while I’m working this dreadful night shift?
giving up soda has been the hardest thing on me, I can’t imagine not having coffee though. I would die, for sure.
I wish I could do coffee!!!
I’m impressed that you’re kicking the soda habit. It’s not something I was ever stuck on, but I know it’s hard to lose.
I’m a coffee drinker, but more out of habit than the keep me awake.
What about 5-hour energy, sobe energy waters, FRS…do any of those affect you negatively?
I’d rather not do those energy waters, I don’t usually like the taste of them. I’m just going to try to make it through until I no longer have to work nights. haha. Good plan, right?
I loveee your dramatization. Mine are always black and white and much less detailed. I lovee coffeeee, but know what you’re saying about going to the bathroom a lot. Whenever I need energy I eat a lot of green’s or fruit. It gives me a boost. You might not have that luxury either though!!
I can do greens or fruits! I may try to bring some apples or grapes for a boost?? Thanks!
Does hot tea bother you? I drink black and green tea to get my caffeine. Lots of good stuff, but without as much caffeine as coffee.
1)Thank you for putting a disclaimer on that picture, I didn’t realize it was fake! 2) I too have Crohn’s (blerg) and fake sweeteners are horrible for your gut! Soda is my biggest vice on my sweet tooth, but I’d rather drink a coke and work off the calories than drink a diet pop. Have you tried Zevia? Its soda thats calorie/carb free but has caffiene. I thought it was pretty good, and I’m sure I’d get used to it if I drank it more often. Good luck!