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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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...cat a tonic? re 'state'?? .. meow..

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1731LCSenior Contributor

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@TAB.
I love the fact we have choices.
I too have endured family & extended family issues.
Over many many years!

Just recently i chose to walk away from those family members & extended family members.
As well as my Daughter inlaw.
I have tried tried & tried.
With all the above individuals.
My Daughter inlaw is fone as long as EVERY THING IS GOING HER WAY!
I feel so much better by choosing this path way.
There is only one thing that is really hard.
Is my Beautiful Grand children caught up in the middle of this situation.

I needed to choose the posative people in my life.
Discard the ones that make life HELL!

They say family is important to have them in your life.
I totally agree.
If & only if.
They dont drag you down.
Dont have any thing nice to say.

My Biggest annoyance is.
If i am not feeling well.
1st thing they say
Are you on your meds.

Yes i get it aye!
Though on saying that.
Meds dont change those thoughts that run through your head.
24/7, at 1000 klms a second.
Is that possible.
You know what i mean.
Flat out thoughts
You just ciuldnt turn off.

I wish everyone all the Best.
& I think you all have to choose what works for you Best.
And always think of your self as number 1.
Kind Regards 1731LC

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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No worries @Former-Member xx

how are you ,

it is great to see you

We have been away for the weekend which was very nice

feeling a bit tired now and my Siactica is hurting tonight xx

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TABSenior Contributor

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Thanks @1731LC .. I can't even go there atm re sister, that cut me up, was in disbelievers..Been years now, so not so hard now, just forever, seems

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Unknown userMember

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Sorry @TAB been driving. It was 'so' . Not sure how spoon made sense!! Oh with your folks, you know what's right for you at the moment...we are not little kids anymore ❤😊

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TABSenior Contributor

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..was big issue eons ago to get Army dog tags to have 'NR' ie No Religion put on them, got pressured again and again. I would NOT give in. Very unlike me..was not having it..

I stood up for my Non-belief in organised religion ie Churches..If wonky memory cor rect, I was not even baptised as parents despite being regular churchgoers, well mum was a Deaconess before getting married lol, thought it should be my choice when I could make an informed choice

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TABSenior Contributor

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..me either re 'spoon' y nana lol and yeah choices lol @Former-Member..drive harder, drive faster ..lolo

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Unknown userMember

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Hey @1731LC, next time they ask if you are taking your meds, say "why, what are you taking?" or just tell them outright "none of your business!!" Hurtful AH's Know the type well.

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TABSenior Contributor

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..seriously? @Former-Member.. why not just say you are and they aren't doing much..got a bit of insight yonks ago w now departed friend who was a Matron before wheels fell off, getting sectioned etc eventually.. well whatever works hey

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TABSenior Contributor

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yes, @Former-Memberit was like the end of the world, like she was going to be dragged away and all over .. then after couple days moaning, played the game to get day release, visit friends etc get takeaways etc ..not my world tho, and obv that was reason she got it there in first place ..haha was bit stunned at how dumb system is, but ..hey.. all about profits, private companies etc these days

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