Does working in night shift results into anxiety or panic attack? I've been suffering from anxiety from an year also took medicines but didn't help. I work in a call center and have numerous mood swings. I feel irritated and agitated.

Ms. Jyoti ShuklaPsychologist1yrs exp

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Hi researches have proved that sleep deprivation causes anxiety and stress, when you don't take proper sleep your body reacts in many ways, like you won't feel good the next day, your digestion gets affected, sleeping helps body to regain and repair. Working in a call center takes toll on few as it has no set pattern of working hours, it does not give your body to adapt to the changing conditions. What you can do is stick to a set pattern and try to read your health requirements. Try to take eight hour sound sleep, keep your mobile phones away. Whenever you feel agitated stay calm your reaction may add on to your already bad mood. Drink a glass of water and wait till your body is ready to work calmy. Try to fix your shift if possible stick to day suifts. The best part is you have recognize your problem cure is on your way. Keep me posted after practicing this for a week's time. All the best.  

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