How do I handle ignorant co-workers??

[Dogsareme]

Just lose it on these people. Maybe it will get the message through?
I lost it at work once, I was so insulted that I put in a notice to quit. My boss came and talked to me because I was a very valuable employee, and they did not want to lose me. Once he found out what was being said he did some investigating and found out where it originated from, and he himself lost it on her....
But it sure showed her and the rest of the people. I never once heard another thing. And people actually began to appologize to me for what they had been saying.
Changing shifts also sounds like it could be a good option for you. Whatever will make you more comfortable is what you should go with.