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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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Thanks @Decadian 💜😊

I think your wealth of life experience (and I'm not talking about age) shines through @Decadian. You have lived a full life which gives you so much to draw from. I always appreciate your support for me and learning from you from your posts. Just saying hi and glad you are here💜😊

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Thanks @Former-Member

It is easy for me to fall into self-doubt as anyone else - you are right- I have lived a very full life - and still I walk toward the light

One thing is very important - and that is acknowledgement - today something really unhelpful occurred in another place - I had to close down on someone - I hated doing that - but here I feel as if I am a useful person - and I am glad to be here - and to use my experience at least to understand others

So your comments are very much appreciated

Decadian

Decadian

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Hi @Former-Member, @Angels333 @Former-Member, @Faith-and-Hope, @Decadian and anyone else around. Just a quick drop in to say hi. I have to go do food shopping soon 😁

And a hello to @Former-Member @Appleblossom and @Former-Member. I'm sorry I haven't replied to your posts from last night😔

It's taken all day and a few conversations with therapists, psychologist and phams worker to get my head straight and find the way forward today. But I think I'm back. Thanks for all your support last night. It helped me to fall into an exhausted but more peaceful sleep and the strength to sort things out a bit better today. I have been really blessed to have my therapist in the last few months. She really is amazing. We have a new plan to move forward, which is really just the same plan but with more determination. She is confident of me starting next week but we have decided to do the mindfulness program first and then next term the art. I'm ok with this. Just wanted to update you. It seemed easier to do it here.

I hope everyone's day is ok. Thinking of you all and feeling very grateful today of all the beautiful and supportive people in my life which includes all my forum friends. 💜💜💜💐💐💐

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Thanks for your support everone.

I am determined to be honest. I hate the hiding and shame

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Hi @Former-Member @Decadian @Former-Member @Mazarita

Just wanted to say hi to anyone who is about too.

And wanted to know how everyones day went?

I've just came home from seeing my parents and taking a friend to hospital today.

Hope you all had a nice day !!

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That is good to hear @Angels333

I had a look at the subject on the internet - really - I had no idea -

But I do understand - and as far as is sensible - be honest - it is far more interesting that anything else and takes us further into the truth

I had a big lesson in a short visit into the darkness other people might face

Decadian

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Hi @Former-Member

You had a busy day - I hope it all went well

I am feeling better than I have for a few days - Dreaded Lurgie and all that - hopefully I shall recover my appetite later

Thanks for the message

Decadian

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No worries @Decadian

Yes I did have a fairly busy day, hoping to be able to sit and relax tonight. Thank god I slept better last night, I have not sleep well at all this week except last night- hoping to get out in the sunshine more.

Sorry you have been unwell, I have heard that its going around again atm- hopefully you are on the mend now. Have you got your new computer yet?

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Hi @Appleblossom

I agree about your approach regarding your son. I work as a swimming instructor at a gym so I hope she keeps strong and fit. I don't mind her size as long as she's fit and healthy.
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