I have been working night shift from 6pm to 2am for about a year now. I'm feeling down all the time and I can get nothing done. It seems like I'm in a vicious circle–work, sleep, work, sleep. I'm sleeping (trying to sleep) all the time but still I'm feeling like I need more sleep.
I was already very non-social and this night shift has given me an excuse. Now I've zero social life.
I already sucked at verbal communication but now I feel like, i suck even more. I have forgotten how to disagree with someone–either i nod along even if i don't agree with them or I blurt my disagreement in a loud, shaky, angry voice. It gives others the message that I want to fight (I'm doing it unconsciously, i guess).
I'm distanced from my parents and siblings as well.
and I guess, it is also affecting my productivity at work as well.
I have worked proper night shift (12am to 8am) about 3 years ago for a little over an year and I guess, it did not feel any side effects back then.
What should I do to get out of the rut?
Quitting/switching is not an option right now!