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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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Unknown userMember

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hi,

yeah, i'm a teacher... i love most of my job but just so hard to keep up with everything. i just feel exhausted all the time.

My lil boy is 5 and my daughter is almost 8. We will go for a walk tomorrow with the dog i think. Had so many bills and car stuff this week! doh! oh well!

LJ

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Hi Everyone ....

Good to see so many checking in here tonight .... 🌷💕

@Mazarita @eth - hope you are both feeling better soon, and walking gently through the basics till then ... have been thinking of you ....

Same @Bec - glad to hear you dropped that class for now! as you knew it was too stressful a location, and you have placed your safety net .... all the best for the semester.

Hi @Former-Member - sending gentle hugs your way. Good to hear you're "swimming" .... 🐠

Hi @Former-Member @Shaz51 @Former-Member @utopia ....

Nearing dinner time here too.

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utopiaSenior Contributor

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Had an easy day today @Former-Member. Didn't have to leave home at 7.15am to take my son to soccer. My sister took him today and then took him and a mate to the movies. I slept in (I do everyday anyway). Did the lotto (you've got to be in it to win it).Did a little shopping. Picked up best friends dog (sleep over with my 3 dogs) as she's in Melbourne today. Went and picked up the hay she ordered. Came home. Cooked tacos (ready to reheat and eat). Did some washing (seems I always have a load going - with a teenager & 3 dogs). Read my book. And had a nap. Perfect day. I ignored the kitchen cupboard doors that need a wipe down & the grass that needs a mow.
How was your day?

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Unknown userMember

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I feel for you @Former-Member. Not easy working full time with 2 little ones and being unwell on top of it makes it really hard for you.

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Unknown userMember

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Thanks @Former-Member

I shouldn't complain, I have a job and my two kids! really i should greatful. life is just hard sometimes though.

Kids are watching Astro Boy, its a kind of sad movie, i didnt realise. sigh!

lj

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Unknown userMember

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You've been busy @utopia. And you said that it was an easy day, oh my gosh! My day was very boring compared to yours. Hmm! Mowing doesn't sound too easy, I hope it's not a big area that you have to mow.

Yes, I understand about the washing. There are only 3 of us here and I usually have 1, 2 or 3 loads a day. I think that I am too fussy though.

I've been home all day again. I've only been going out if I have to lately. At least I haven't been feeling as bad as yesterday, still feel really uptight and stressed, but not as bad.

Planning to go out tomorrow for a walk in the rainforest, so that's a plan, thank goodness. Too much "home" is not the best.

I still can't get my head around the EMDR. But it seems to help people.

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Unknown userMember

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You're like me, I can't watch sad movies lately. I went to see the new movie, You before me. I was reluctant, but my daughter wanted to see it and I don't go to the movies with her often. It was a great movie, but so sad in the end. I felt sad for the rest of the day. I'd much rather watch romantic comedies.

Not easy doing it all on your own, I hope that you are ok @lisajane

Hi @Faith-and-Hope I bet that you didn't have a quiet day today.

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Unknown userMember

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By the way @Former-Member You're not complaining, it's good to chat.

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QueenieSenior Contributor

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Good evening folks! I'm watching the highlights of the opening ceremony, but having an early night tonight.

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Angels333Senior Contributor

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I think my meds may be working after almost 18 months.

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