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Night Shift

MazaritaSenior Contributor

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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TABSenior Contributor

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I'm not going to complicate things with unnecessary advice. Sounds like you know what you are doing.

I've been there so many times recently tho, ok I just put my hand up in the end. perhaps dont listen to melol

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KurraSenior Contributor

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It's fair and square in the centre of my qualifications although I don't practice in this area except with youth groups as a volunteer @Faith-and-Hope It's really good to shake up the grey matter and do some head down, bum up work.

It will be a relaxing day @TAB with lots of highly stimulating brain work well away from the slight aggravations at work. My hope is that this will help me to reset my equilibrium since I really over-reacted at work yesterday.

I've given myself the rounds of the kitchen. Now it's time to move forward. 😜

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TABSenior Contributor

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is that counselling or TAE @Kurra? you don't have to answer. I thought you wanted to stay in your current job?

well hopefully that means freedom of kitchen, not cleaning it

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KurraSenior Contributor

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All advice is welcome @TAB and none is unnecessary. Sometimes just the words someone uses to say something can shake off a bit of rust in the brain and then a new perspective can emerge.

I've been following your posts and you have much wisdom that appears from time to time and a great sense of humour!

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KurraSenior Contributor

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LOL I'm not cleaning today @TAB
Yes counselling and preventative course work that is almost always based around fun activities. You know? Learning without being aware that you're learning anything. Ort of subliminal.

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TABSenior Contributor

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Hi @Kurra ..thankyou I do remember you from the first time I was on here. I wasn't so chatty then lol

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TABSenior Contributor

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yes, sounds good.sounds what I need .. do you have any vacancies kidding lol

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KurraSenior Contributor

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Once you've settled in an area again look at what youth groups are around and volunteer. I'm an active person so I went with a group that does lots of outdoor stuff. It's fabulous fun! Lots of chances to be a kid again. 😄

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TABSenior Contributor

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@Kurra .. think I am done with kid like activites well I did enjoy being KIng of Kids with sisters boys well thats 20 yrs ago, then brothers kids, well 3 yrs ish ago, theyre growing up now

Never had any myself

am not opposed to being kid like when I feel like it, just not looking after someone elses kids so much lol

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KurraSenior Contributor

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It seems to me that you've got some healing to do @TAB before you make any major decisions.

How are you enjoying Kal? Any job prospects?
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