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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 am not having any specific treatment atm @Former-Member I don't think I am well enough to tackle this just yet. I'm just trying to get some traction in my life and focusing on what I am good at and just rebuilding myself.

Although I have had treatment in the past but I would say the majority of my healing as come from what I have done for myself, and following my intuition into healing myself and regaining control of my life.

I think as I start to feel better I will be looking at more specific treatments- are you having any particular therapy. My biggest hurdle is that I have been stuck for a while but I am moving forward now.

I need to try and get some sleep very soon too. Goodnight @Former-Member

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Unknown userMember

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I am gonna head off to bed.

Goodnight everyone and sweet dreams

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Unknown userMember

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Hi @Former-Member 😊💕
I've donevlots of work on myself as well. Natural therapies, self help books etc.....
I've had therapy with different counsellors and psychologists. Just recently I found out about EMDR eye movement desensitization reprogramming. Found a psychologist who does and and have had 5 visits with her. 1 treatment with EMDR so far. It seems to help, but need more. The EMDR helps our brain process traumas that have happened in our life.
I had given up on seeing someone and was just reading self help books and doing what was helpful for me.
Having a close friend to talk to would have been nice. Ended up on here chatting instead. Everyone seems to understand on here.

I had a very restless night. Still in bed. 😯
Will try and get out later. Nice sunny day outside. I hope your day goes well. 💜🌷🌸🌹🌺🌼🌻

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DecadianSenior Contributor

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Thanks for all the helpful hints to beat a cold everyone - tried everything - it was - still is - sinusitis and I am on antibiotics and antihistamines and staying inside out of the wind today

@TAB

The denist is one person who will believe the pain you are in because he can't presribe medication for it - only treat it - and so - the word is pain - pain PAIN PAIN!!!!!!!

And how I hope they can fix this thing - horrible - I know - been around that part of the universe myself a few times - not a fun-time at all

Who would want to be a dentist? I have a good one - actually - it's about time to see him again

All the best for that appointment

Decadian

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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Good afternoon @Former-Member, @Mazarita, @Decadian, @Former-Member, @Former-Member

how has your day been xx

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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Hello @Queenie, how are you today ??

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QueenieSenior Contributor

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Hi @Shaz51, apart from my depression acting up and getting over a cold, I'm okay I think.

How are you tonight? I'm watching the Melbourne Storm v Canberra Raiders game. Melb is up at half time 8-6!

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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Hello @Queenie, hope you feel better soon xx

Melbourne Storm v Canberra Raiders game , Melbourne storm are winning -- which one are you going for ??

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QueenieSenior Contributor

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Hey @Shaz51, thanks for the well wishes!

Definitely going for Melbourne. My team is already out for this season (North Queensland Cowboys), so going for my next favourite team. If Melbourne manages to win, it's off to the grand final!

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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Oh no @Queenie (North Queensland Cowboys-- I know --

Melbourne will win --

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