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Night Shift

MazaritaSenior Contributor23 Sept 2015, 4:13 am AEST

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 userMember06 Sept 2016, 9:42 pm AEST

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@Former-Member, oh my gosh, yas I'm exhausted from my three today.
They have been up to naughty stuff with kids next door...err long stories short it's very tiring dealing all the time. I'm getting it from all angles.
My family lives a long way from me, so I battle on with out support.
I'm amazed some days I just keep on, but I think I've had to conquer a lot to get to where I am.
Tonight whilst voicing it to my partner, I realise how far I have come.
I'm sorry did you have a good day I hope so?
I love that u beach walk! Beautiful ☺
❤🌼🐚🐬

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Unknown userMember06 Sept 2016, 9:46 pm AEST

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Lol @TAB.
Hmm I cram last minute on everything.
You sound same, so self inflicted my boy!!
Can't fool me! 😊...on your walkies now...get the motivation bugs running in your system! Lol

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor06 Sept 2016, 9:52 pm AEST

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@Kurra glad you sort out the difference between want and need .. I think we do have to keep coming back to that as life and stuff get sooooo complicated. Loved hearing about your boots ... I do mine semi regularly .. and yes I get up at night too if there is something I need to do for the next morning.

@Faith-and-Hope Gorgeous coffee art as usual. I am thinking of moving an apple tree ... anyone know how they take to replanting?

@Redraw just wondering if you managed to pick up your draughting board ... and how you are going generally .. I have missed you.

I have NEVER had a problem with BOREDOM .. lucky I guess ... or just a blaaardy hard worker on and off the DSP. I tend to push the like button for a few reasons. 1) did not know what like meant for an embarrassingly long time 2) it doesnt hurt, it is positive, it gives feedback, it is not cold and aloof, it shows I have been reading and it shows I have been around. I dont always SAY something or POST.

@TAB HHHmmm

We do have to be careful not to mess up between Melbourne Florida ... and down under

I dont think you get yet .. the phenomenal amount of BS I have had to sift through with the yankees in my family.

I am still a bit upset for you taking so many potshots at peeps .. it makes it harder for peolpe to feel like being honest in the forum.

Take care all

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Unknown userMember06 Sept 2016, 9:59 pm AEST

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Hi again @Former-Member

I'm good, I was a bit sick Sunday & Monday. I have been taking the training a bit light the last few days.As I needed to have a break but I have been walking Kira everyday though. I'm going to help my Dad tomorrow finish is surf coaching assessment and then going for a beach swim with him.

Atm I am finding my anxiety a bit higher then what it normally as been. I'm just trying to sort myself out, you think I would have that all sorted by now. How have you been?

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Unknown userMember06 Sept 2016, 10:07 pm AEST

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Good to 'see' you @Former-Member I hope you have a lovely day with your dad. I don't think we'll ever have anxiety sorted but maybe more often than not minimising it's affects. Sorry to hear you've been sick. I've had one of my roller coaster rides and I'm just slowing down with it, wouldn't mind getting off it for a while. Hoping the rest of the week settles more. I have my mindfulness class tomorrow so that should help and my phams worker so I should have tomorrow covered. My youngest has made it to the Aussie rules grand final on Saturday and then a change of pace with him as there won't be so much driving around for him. Good luck with the training, there's plenty of time. Take care💜😊

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TABSenior Contributor06 Sept 2016, 10:14 pm AEST

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yes, re last minute, oh , like I have to get fit, by tomorrow.. @Former-Member well got 30min walk in never knew so many dogs around here lol

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Unknown userMember06 Sept 2016, 10:26 pm AEST

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Its good to hear from you @Former-Member :). I hope as time goes by you will be able to manage your emotions better. Exercise seems to help the most with my emotions and doing all the self care. A part of my anxiety problem is from a biological basis. Do you now what triggers your rollcoaster?

How are you finding the mindfulness classes @Former-Member ? You must be really proud of you boy, hope he as fun on the weekend playing footie. Thanks for the well wishes. I am looking forward to doing another pool swim later in the week.

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Unknown userMember06 Sept 2016, 10:29 pm AEST

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😱🏃 oh dear!@Tab.

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TABSenior Contributor06 Sept 2016, 10:32 pm AEST

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@Former-Member well medical can mean physical as well like stepups pushups etc ugh, why don't I prepare when I have time? hmm oh well, just front up and hope for the best lol well at least have been having a few walks, but been stuck to lounge and I know there's always a chance this comes up at no notice ,,der

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Unknown userMember06 Sept 2016, 10:38 pm AEST

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Yeh. I think it can depend on your blood type too! Some types are naturally more fit, agile.
Depending on how your body processes.
I think I'd become very difficult sitting too long.
I'm more a restless spirit.
I like movement.
I never knew I was a good runner until this teacher in say grade 3 said I could go harder.
The thought connected, Yeh I can. What am I doing?!
Stupid. We tell ourselves what we are not good at, capable of!

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