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    Hey girls, I'm new to stripping but have been doing really well at the club I've been working at. The only problem is I have been getting absolutely exhausted after every shift. To the point that I feel really Ill. I'm just really upset because I'm going to have to quit, there's no way I can carry on like this. I think it's made worse by the fact that my doctor says I have symptoms of M.E. or chronic fatigue syndrome. Do any ladies here have any suggestions on how I can manage this or do you think it would be best to hang up the heels?

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    How long is a shift at your club? Is there any way you could do a shorter shift and save energy that way? If you are allowed to come in really late or leave earlier that could maybe make a difference for you. If you have the time to sleep a few hours before you go to work that might help too (I do this...). Hope it works out for you!

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    Avoid sugar and grains. No pop, candy, alcohol, cookies, bread, croissants, pizza... Eat vegetables, carrots broccoli (cooked). Take a good quality food-based multivitamin, biotin, vit D, vit C, vit E. Eat fresh fruits but avoid fruit juices. Carrot juice is good in moderation. Do a 'whole' husk psyllium (not powder) cleanse. Take acidophilus capsules. Drink plenty of water. A vitiman B complex that absorbs sublingually or a shot. I eat shrimp and chicken, fish and mostly avoid beef. Do not eat fast food or processed foods. You are what you put in your body whether you eat it, drink it or smoke it. Caffeine pills are my friend. Other things in moderation.

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    Unfortunately the club I work at is quite strict about doing the whole shift which is from 8pm to 5am and the only other good club in the area is the same. Staying up for so long into the night is what's killing me and doing so much phsysical work during the night with stage and private dances. After my shift yesterday I basically slept all day and still felt exhausted. I think I'm going to take some time out and get myself really healthy. I basically think my bodies getting really tired because of so much stress that's been building up. Thanks for all the tips about vitamins I think those could really help me.

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    Nature's Way makes a good, once a day multi.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Holly_V View Post
    Unfortunately the club I work at is quite strict about doing the whole shift which is from 8pm to 5am and the only other good club in the area is the same. Staying up for so long into the night is what's killing me and doing so much phsysical work during the night with stage and private dances. After my shift yesterday I basically slept all day and still felt exhausted. I think I'm going to take some time out and get myself really healthy. I basically think my bodies getting really tired because of so much stress that's been building up. Thanks for all the tips about vitamins I think those could really help me.
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    Make sure you drink lots of water and avoid alcohol which will dehydrate your muscles.

    Also if you're not very fit, start doing some more exercise which will give you more energy and hopefully help you not get so exhausted after your shifts.
    Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.

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    Are you doing 3-more shifts a night in a row? I made that mistake when I was new to stripping, worked 3 nights every week and didn't learn to give myself a break.
    Take a week's break now, do shorter shifts, lessen the shifts, and sleep whenever possible!

    & OMG go pay for a freaken hour long massage. It is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G and worth it!!

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    Oh my! Take it easy Girly! Even us dancers need a break. Are you working everyday? Exercise and try to get your stamina up. Rest a little. Howling have you been working there?
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    Can you just come in and hustle until, say 1 or 2 am, and then just hang out in the back and take it easy except for stage and some slow hustling during the last hour?
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    Default Re: Stripping making me absolutely exhausted

    Don't work two or more days in a row. That'll wipe out a newbie stripper faster than anything.

    Eat good, HEALTHY foods. Don't eat the crap from the vending machines. Same goes for what you drink. Drink water, not soda or alcohol.

    Rest. You need your sleep.

    Do some exercise to build up endurance and strength. Stripping itself is not enough.

    A multivitamin will help, and if your muscles are sore an Arnica supplement is good as well. Avoid too much refined sugar and also salt. On the salt note, an Epsom Salt bath is good for tired muscles.

    Don't rely on caffeine. This, while good for the short term, is horrible in the long run.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Holly_V View Post
    Unfortunately the club I work at is quite strict about doing the whole shift which is from 8pm to 5am and the only other good club in the area is the same. Staying up for so long into the night is what's killing me and doing so much phsysical work during the night with stage and private dances. After my shift yesterday I basically slept all day and still felt exhausted. I think I'm going to take some time out and get myself really healthy. I basically think my bodies getting really tired because of so much stress that's been building up. Thanks for all the tips about vitamins I think those could really help me.
    Oh dear, that's a lot of hours! No wonder you feel exhausted, is it not even possible to come in later - or leave earlier - if you pay a higher housefee?

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    I've only been working for two weeks so I suppose it's been a shock to the system. Also I have been trying to do three days in a row, Thu, Fri, Sat because those are the busiest nights but I realize now that I need to break it up a bit. It's a good idea to take it easy once I hit say 1 or 2. I feel a bit guilty doing that when I think of all the money i could be making lol but once I build up my stamina then I can work my ass of the whole night. I am gonna stock up on vitamins pronto and work on buildin up my stamina. Thanks for all the advise.

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    Default Re: Stripping making me absolutely exhausted

    I see you work in the uk same as me. Do you mind me asking what your hours are and which city you work in?

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    ^^^ that question was for Caira lol

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    try working one day on one day off for a while.If your club will allow it.then at least you have a whole day to recover.I find I work better like that.How many days a week are you working??

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    I don't work at a club, but I know how you feel because my doctor said I have symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. You should try to talk your doctor into prescribing you a stimulant, like Adderal or Vyvanse. The only thing that has helped me is prescription stimulants, and if your fatigue is bad enough, you should really consider taking medication for it.

    Also, your well being and health is a lot more important than money. If you need to take extra days off, then I think you should.

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    I agree on watching your diet and exercising the rest of the week.
    I was always wiped up at the end of my shifts, and I always did thurs/fri/sat like you, then slept all day sun and most of monday.
    Theres no sense crying over every mistake,
    you just keep on trying till you run out of cake

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    This is exactly how I felt when I started. I threw up at the end of my first shift and felt queasy after every shift for a while. I think my body was just not used to being up all night, doing physical activities.

    As said above try and have night on-night off.
    If you have a job/uni or anything during teh daytime try and take a nap a few hours before you have to go to the club.
    If not try adjusting your sleeping pattern- I started staying up until ~3am on nights off and sleeping in so it wasn't such a strain to be up til 5 on work nights.
    Stay hydrated (maybe not too hydrated- i'm sure i actually drank too MUCH water sometimes that made me feel full and even more sick lol), eat well, take some healthy snacks, take BREAKS at work to rest and settle yourself. My first club had quite a consistent rhythm so i could rest up quite a bit before it got busy near the end.
    And have a week off when you need it!

    I eventually got used working through the night and got used to the sleeping pattern--> exhaustion and sick feelings went away. Granted I'm not at uni in the day any more but most of the week i am up in the morning with the bf who has a fairly normal day routine. Body just needs time to adjust in my opinion.

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    It's very physical so like any new activity can take awhile to build up your 'fitness' as well. If you follow all the awesome tips the ladies have suggested your body should catch up very soon!

    Watch how you spend your energy - for me this means not zipping all over the club like I have ADD, not feeling like I have to talk to every guy in the club, not wasting energy on losers who are just there to piss me off or find out my life story - my goal is to make the most amount of money of the least amount of guys... Emotionally and physically this helps me conserve energy.

    Good luck sugar xxx

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    Good to hear you're doing well at your club.

    the club I work at is quite strict about doing the whole shift which is from 8pm to 5am
    What? You should only be working 5 hours tops if you feel like it. Don't forget you're an independent contractor and NO CLUB CAN LEGALLY DICTATE YOUR SCHEDULE.

    If your doc has any say get a note and take it to your manager to adjust your schedule.

    Another thing you need to do is eat a lot of food. More than you think because you burn a lot of calories swinging on poles, doing stages, walking around and doing laps!

    So lot's of protein. Eat after you get home from the club even if it's late. You need to eat protein and carbs.

    Don't forget to drink lots of water. When you wake up in the morning (or afternoon) guzzle water!




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    ^Some clubs use the independent contractor card when they feel its convenient for them.





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    yeah for real. You're an independent contractor but if you want to work at the club, you follow their rules. I agree that it's bullshit but that's the reality.
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    Default Re: Stripping making me absolutely exhausted

    You sound so new to dancing, it does take some time to get used to working those hours. That is completely normal to feel tired until your used to it. Sleeping late helps a lot. I dont like to go to bed that much earlier when I dont work so I dont poop out earlier on my shift. The soreness you might feel will go away in time. What is ME? You could also try working out to give you more energy and stamina. Just stick with it and do massages and drink a lot of water. What time were you going to bed before you started dancing?

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