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Night Shift

Night Shift

Since I am awake at 4am I thought I'd start this thread for those of us who have trouble sleeping and might find it helpful to have a place to go to chat. Whatever gets you through the night is alright.

To get the ball rolling, I'll just say that I enjoyed being part of the Topic Tuesday discussion tonight. I wish it was possible for these events to be weekly rather than monthly. Either way, thanks SANE and all the people I've met on here over recent months.

Edited June 2016 and February 2017: Night Shift is now open 24 hours a day. To join in, just click through to the last page of the thread at the top right of this post to get to the latest message.

Edited April 2017 and June 2017: For the sake of better communications between members here, I am adding that this thread is meant to be a caring, kind and gentle place of sharing. Humour is welcome, as long as its not unkindly directed towards other members. Hope your time in this chat thread is rewarding.

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You did alot of study @TAB, good on you. I understand the, "wanting to prove to yourself that you could do it". I was the same with college. I had to prove that I could get my diploma. It's a good feeling to know that we have achieved something. Did the roast find it's way into the oven?

That's good that you are feeling a bit better than last week @Former-Member. Cottage pie sounds very yummy. I guess it's similar to sheperds pie? I call dinner, din dins as well, hehe! I think it comes from working in child care. I'm not working these days though, not able to, mostly due to PTSD.

My days haven't been as good as I'd like them to be, but "this will pass", thanks for asking, @Former-Member. I get anxious for nothing, which results in me feeling tired all the time. I am determined to get well though.

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Thinking of you @Mazarita Love and hugs to you.

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Hi @Former-Member no, the roast is still in shopping bag on the floor lol. yeah same, well I'd say re cottage etc, not that it was addressed to me. 'Tea' for me re evening meal, well when it happens.cant be bothered mostly. Saying 'tea' is a country/and or working class thing re linguistic 'registers' ie local/class/formal/familar etc language differences.

I last worked 3 wks ago I think. sometimes it works. sometimes it doesn't. lol. Worked 84 hr wks up until 6 wks ago maybe, well, usually a week or two at a time.

Am actually feeling ok today this site is making me think about my situation.

hope youre ok. My father is 92 soon. ptsd doesnt start to cover the last 75 yrs of his life lol.

Well he's a wwII veteran.Was on wrong side he has had nightmares ever since apparently, well so I found out 15 or so years ago

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Hello @Decadian

I got a colour and also some foils too -- looks great

how did you go today at the hair dressers today xx

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Didn`t want to get out of bed this morning @Former-Member xx

I read that you suffer with sciatica pain -- yes had a xray done , have to wait until next week for the results

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Hi @Former-Member @Former-Member, @Former-Member, @Decadian, @TAB,

thanks for your mentions. I'm going to have to be rolled out of here after eating three full meals a day. At least I have food energy again. Feels like I've put on 5 kg. Anyway I'm going home tomorrow afternoon to start again. I'm feeling very lucky to have had this time and support to try to regroup. Had a freak out Thursday morning which was much easier to deal with here and over quicker. The thing that scares me most about leaving here is the really real weather again but I'm just being soft. No medication changes as I still need to prove myself to be more stable still and use therapy to make changes. Man, no magic wand here either😳😝

@Former-Member I hope you keep continuing to climb that mountain tomorrow too, then it sounds like you have some lovely things to look forward to on the weekend. 😊💜

@Former-Member it sounds like you are really starting to know yourself and make good decisions to help you move forward eg your MIL. You go girl😊💜

@Former-Member Sorry to read you have to deal with other issues at the moment like your lump 😔 Hopefully you'll be worrying over nothing. It always feels good to get hair done😊 I hope you feel like a new woman😊💜

@Decadian hopefully you'll get that new computer soon. I hope today was kinder to you than the beginning of the week.😊💜

@Former-Member wondering how you are going and how Uni is going. I'm hoping your well. Thinking of you.😊💜

@Shaz51 love your new avatar of the love bird. Crossing fingers for your tests. How are you today?😊💜

@TAB Looks like you've been keeping a bit busy although it seems not at an 84hour week. Good luck with your journey. Must be a bit exciting to just be free for now 😊💜

@Former-Member when I saw you wrote it was 3 degrees this morning I was surprised being here I hadn't noticed the weather. I hope the day got better for you I'll have to face the freezing cold Saturday when I take my son to his footy match. Crossing fingers your day was ok. 😊💜

@Faith-and-Hope I hope your day went well. Nearly the weekend already. How did that happen? 😊💜

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hiya @Former-Member well that was a very comprehensive shout out thoughts with you

yes, freee to my own devices .. lol

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@Former-Member, I just wanted to reassure you that I read what happened on the other thread re getting sidetracked and not to worry about it because it happens and I've been there too. I was given reassurance at the time from others on the forum which helped and just wanted to give you reassurance that all is good. Don't be hard on yourself, if your anything like me that's what happens. Anyway I hope you have a peaceful night. 💜😊

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take it easy, hey, Ms Putfivekiloson lol @Former-Member

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take it easy, hey, Ms @Former-Member

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