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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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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Hope the specialist appointment goes well for you tomorrow @Shaz51 .... my birthday week twin .... thinking of you .... 💜🌷

Shout out to @Mazarita @eth @Angels333 @hope77 @Tyler77 @GonePirate... how are you guys going ?

💌 ....... ❣

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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Thank you @Faith-and-Hope xx

Thinking of you too -- sending hugs

Shout out to @Mazarita @eth @Angels333 @hope77 @Tyler77 @GonePirate... how are you guys going ?

Also to @Former-Member, @plasmo, @Lily, @PeppiPatty, @Jacques, @Crazy_Bug_Lady, @Former-Member, @MoonGal, @BlueBay xx

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ShazabSenior Contributor

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I feel you, the only real bonus of the antipsychotic medication I was on the past 7 years, other than a reduction in symptoms during that time was I could take the stuff and sleep like a champion lol, I've relatively recently gone off them however and I'm back to my usual insomnia although the reason I was taking them seems to have gone, not sure whether I sleep or not some nights, but it's okay, I figure when I need it I'll sleep. Currently actually on my regular overnighters at work which is why this post appealed to me

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JacquesSenior Contributor

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Hi @Shaz51, I am going OK, the past two days have been stress free and I have been doing a lot of gardening, just trying to keep my life as stress free as possible.

I hope you, hubby and the children are well, big hugs to you, @Appleblossom, @Former-Member, @peppypatty, @Former-Member . As well as all the wonderful forum it's I have met.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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Hello @Jacques, that is good news

one day at a time my friend

we are going ok , thank you for asking

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Hi @Shazab ....

Presuming you're new here .... welcome to the Forums 😏

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ShazabSenior Contributor

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Thanks so much, yes I am new here, still getting my head around how it works I guess, but thank you 🙂

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Give us a shout if you need help with anything ....

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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Hello @Shazab

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Unknown userMember

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Hi @Jacques & @Shaz51....

Thanks for thinking of me....

I am 'okayish' - although anxious, which is causing tension/pain in my neck (&shoulders & back).... I'm doing plenty of yoga (4 x this week), so it could be worse (back pain etc.)

Just a lot of 'generalised anxiety' - money, people, health professionals, mental health system, stressful family, living situation, society's expectations.....

I'm emotionally exhausted, so don't have much to give....

@Jacques I'm glad you have had a few stress free days. Our garden is going well - we got some rain this week.... a work in progress.

Take care all,

Namaste,

A

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