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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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TABSenior Contributor14 Sept 2016, 4:35 am AEST

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well say hi to Pooh then @Tigga19 hope everything is under control for you tonight

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Angels333Senior Contributor14 Sept 2016, 7:29 am AEST

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I forgot my meds last night and I feel awful.

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Unknown userMember14 Sept 2016, 7:36 am AEST

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Have you taken them now @Angels333? I know @utopia went through this recently and it was rough but she got through. Make sure you don't put too many expectations on yourself for now until it settles. It's probably a good time to bunker down and do things you know will help you to relax and hold on. I'm so sorry it's happened. Please take care of you. Sending hugs💜💐

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Angels333Senior Contributor14 Sept 2016, 7:44 am AEST

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Yes, thanks @Former-Member it's such a physical thing, shakes etc. I have to go to work! I just hope it settles as I took my morning meds. If I take the night dose now I'll probably fall asleep.

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Unknown userMember14 Sept 2016, 7:54 am AEST

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Good luck @Angels333. I hope it's not too bad💜😊

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor14 Sept 2016, 8:59 am AEST

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Hi @Angels333 ....❤️🌷

Sending you hugs ..... ❣

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utopiaSenior Contributor14 Sept 2016, 10:40 am AEST

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@Angels333. I forgot to fill my script a few weeks ago for my sleeping tablets. It was Saturday night and I live in small town - so pharmacy not open. I was awake all night. Then I fell asleep Sunday afternoon & stayed asleep all night which meant I didn't take any meds on Sunday night - including my anti depressants. By Monday I was shaking / trembling, teary and just ultra emotional. I took my AD straight away and got my script filled.
It's an awful feeling. Your body becomes so used to the medications & you can suffer from withdrawal very quickly from some medications.
If this happens in tge future - you can ph Nurse on Call. They can advise when it's safe to recomence your meds and at what dose.
Be sure to be extra gentle with yourself. Don't beat yourself up about it. It's happened & putting yourself down won't help your mental health.
Call a friend or family member you trust. Maybe they can just come and sit with you and make sure you are okay.
I hope you are starting to feel better today

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor14 Sept 2016, 11:03 am AEST

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You okay @Former-Member ?

💜

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PeppiPattySenior Contributor14 Sept 2016, 1:57 pm AEST

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How are you @Former-Member ?

I've been reading your post that your going through a rough patch.

@Former-Member is going through a rough patch

@TAB is going through a rough patch.

I do this too.... " I am missing the words when distressed."

I try so hard to get out. I have a wonderful job as a carer: but I'm over any type of caring instead of cleaning and I clean not very much per week. Less than 10 hours per week. Sometimes, when I get to the job....I find it so hard to do it and count the minutes .....then just do it.

Couldnt you just, give yourself a break and say to yourself: there's always tomorrow??

A long time ago, I was trying so hard how to get this wonderful audio cd online Sane Forums for @Jacques @Mazarita @Appleblossom @Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope @Chris @utopia @Allesandra1992 @Kirsten @Angels333 @Ella @Shaz51

If you press here

Its come on utube. It's by someone called Jon Kabat Zinn. And it's about just living your life for today.

Take care from PP

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Shaz51Senior Contributor14 Sept 2016, 5:14 pm AEST

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Hello @PeppiPatty, @Mazarita, @Faith-and-Hope, @utopia @Former-Member xx

Hello @Decadian -- I still have to wait for the other results to come back , so I have one come back wjich is I have kidney disease stage 4, and also congenital rubella syndrome

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