
Being the Strong One — 7 Signs the Weight Is Catching Up
Being the strong one feels like a role you didn’t choose but somehow ended up carrying—on shift, in the comm center, and at home. Over
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Being the strong one feels like a role you didn’t choose but somehow ended up carrying—on shift, in the comm center, and at home. Over

Shift work bends your body’s natural rhythm, but it doesn’t erase it. These shift sleep strategies help responders create practical, realistic rest patterns—even with rotating

First Responders often hit the pillow exhausted yet feel like their body never fully turns off. This article explores why the nervous system stays activated,
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