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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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Unknown userMember

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I'm so sorry I missed replying on this thread @Former-Member.

Im really happy for you your interview went well. Hopefully after Wednesday you'll have something else to look forward to add to your weekly routine It's always good to have a quiet day by choice. I hope your coffee out is nice tomorrow.

I'm having a really difficult week but getting through it. I was supposed to have coffee out with my phams support worker today but I had to cancel it as I wasn't up to it. We are going to try again for tomorrow.

I hope kira is giving you plenty of hugs. My dog is cuddling me at the moment.

Take care💜😊

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KurraSenior Contributor

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Hey @Faith-and-Hope
I'm not ignoring you my dear. I'm too tired to write without multiple spelling mistakes. You're in my thoughts. I'll catch up properly tomorrow. 🎶🎶💕😪

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Hi @Former-Member .... 💕

Hi Everyone ... 🌷💜

D3 survived another day at school .... yay ..... inching closer to the finish line .... ❣

I went out with a cousin and D1 to see Bridget Jones' Baby for a fundraiser .... bought the tickets ages ago .... so funny 😆 .... haven't laughed so hard in a long time .... glad I went.

WH is coming in late .... the later flight avoids conflict of interest between The Regimen and peak-hour airport traffic .... took a few missed flights to work that out ....

Raining here tonight, on and off ....

Sounds like you're travelling okay @Kurra .... 😘

Glad your intro to the volunteer work went well @Former-Member 😀

@Shaz51 .... you're an inspiration .... ❤️🌹

Hi @PeppiPatty .... it's good to see you around so much again 🍁

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PeppiPattySenior Contributor

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dear @Faith-and-Hope

Good to thee you........

How are the kiddies?

How is your life?

Ill get back to you in 10 minutes.......I'm just making my green tea cai latte with milk and cream... nighty night drink.......

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PeppiPattySenior Contributor

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you are my special friend @Shaz51

Thinking of you too......

nighty night......

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PeppiPattySenior Contributor

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night night @Former-Member hope you sleep well...... night night PP

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Unknown userMember

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So sorry hear you have been not feeling so good this week @Former-Member . I thought you may have tried to get an early night. I had tried to get some sleep but I am struggling so I have came back online. How is your dog- so glad you have your dog for company, they are the best :). Kira loves to give cuddles too.

I hope you can get out for coffee tomorrow. And I really hope the weekend is much easier for you.

Take Care and talk to you soon 🙂

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DecadianSenior Contributor

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Hi @Former-Member and @Former-Member

The weather has got to me this week - but now it's sunny - so this is a good thing

A few things make like difficult - Yahoo and Face Book being down was a pain, and I had a UTI - I drank a lot of water and also some cranberry stuff - and it was extremely uncomfortable - and I had some SAD - weather - but I survived it all without coming unstuck - but I watched one season of Downton Abbey and part of another season and have more to go on with - how wonderful to have these - I actually watched a lot of movies in the last two or three days

Great news about your voluntary job @Former-Member - that sounds interesting - can you tell us more about it?

And coffee - yes - it is good to catch up for coffee -

What am I doing today - Fridays I have domestic help but the girl has yet to arrive so I have rung up - and shopping later - because of the rain I have not been up to the shop for extras and the cupboard is bare for Old Mother Hubbard - and the cat is on a diet and has lost the extra tummy I noticed - she's 13 and put on weight for the first time since kittendom - ah - she didn't complain - there was less food in her bowl -

Let's hope the weather is better for the weekend

Decadian

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Unknown userMember

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Hi @Faith-and-Hope. Glad you got to tick a successful day with D3. Hoping there's another one today. You have an amazing strength not to take her stuff on and get emotionally involved. I'm afraid as I write this I'm shaking and feel nauseous as my son is in with the psychologist and worried about if he will say enough to get some help he needs. I'm totally emotionally involved. Playing in the background is the song I got together with my ex so the universe is messing with my head. Sorry just got off track. I'm really glad you got some well deserved you time too. A belly laugh from a movie is always a good thing. I hope that things are ok with WH at home now. Counting the days with you. Sending hugs💜😊💐

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Unknown userMember

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Hi @Decadian, I thought you'd been a bit quiet. Really hoping your getting over your UTI. They are annoying and tie you home as well. I'm glad you found some television to help you through the SAD. I have come to realise weather definately is something that affects my mood too. Today the sun is shining but we have rain forecast tomorrow again Grrr. I'm having the opposite problem to you with my dog. He can't seem to put on and maintain a good weight. I'm scared but he doesn't seem to be sick at all. Anyway sending you best wishes that you have a better day today. 💜😊
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