answer:Wow, your body probably hates you right about now. I don’t think there’s a good answer for this. The problem with your type of swing shift is that your body doesn’t seem to fall into any sort of steady pattern of sleep, and so it is confused. Do you drink coffee or anything with caffeine? That probably isn’t going to help matters. I would talk to a sleep specialist, but I’m guessing she/he will tell you that a regular sleep pattern is the way to go. I’m glad you asked this question. I’ve been wondering the same thing. As a grad student, I sleep about 4 hours per night, and they are seldom the same 4 hours. I’m curious to know what other people will answer. I need sleep too!