Poll: How do you recover from a night shift?

There are so many amazing things that we get to see and do as emergency physicians.

• We see sick, undifferentiated patients who need our help acutely.
• We have cool toys, such as ultrasounds.
• We get to do great procedures.
• We work on a shift-based schedule.
• We work in team-based fashion with fun nurses, technicians, and staff.
  

However, one major down side is that almost all of us work some night shifts.

Question for the readers:
Let's say you just finished your shift at 6 am. Your next shift is at 6 am the next day. How do you recover from your night shift?

For me, I try to work 3-4 night shifts in a row and then try to stay up as late as possible after the last shift. Usually, I pass out at 7 pm and wake up at 5 am the next day. I'm good to go.

Other options I've heard of include:

• use of medications such as ambien
• short nap mid-day after a night shift and then getting 6 hours of sleep at night
• incorporation of rigorous exercise after your night shift

I'm curious. What do you do?