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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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LostboySenior Contributor

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Hello again @Shaz51, thank you, hugs!

And thank you, I had a better mood this morning and plans to build on that, I was hopeful. I had been told, by my mum, I could have the day to rest and relax, to not talk, as I've had a tooth out, and not worry about work, then I get asked to go to a job appointment that I'd been assured I wouldn't have to, after some stress and argument I'm told again I can have the rest of the day. I managed to get some positivity back, then soon after I'm expected to talk about work again... long story short I'm struggling to relax again and feeling very alone. I am really sorry to be so negative here now, it's kind of you to think of me.

How are you today?

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Unknown userMember

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Hi @Former-Member

How did you go today?

I have been thinking of you...

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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Good night everyone ,

Before I go , just like to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY @utopia for tomorrow xx

Hope you have a lovely day my friend

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Unknown userMember

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Goodnight @Shaz51

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Unknown userMember

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Hi @Former-Member. My appointment went really well but I guess I'm really drained. It was nearly two hours again but I needed nearly every minute of that as I had so much on my mind. I started in a good mood this morning but only slept for 3 hrs broken into two sleeps so as the days gone on my mood has dropped significantly but not into dangerous territory. I'm just dragging my heels doing tiny bits until bed time. I hope tomorrow goes ok. I'm glad my phams worker is coming to keep me on track.

How was your day?

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KurraSenior Contributor

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Hi Peeps,
I'm very happy - NOT! My heating system has carked it. Well I'll be getting extra jumpers and socks etc out until I can manage to get it fixed. Just to add to my joy we've got a cold snap hitting us this week.

But...... at least I've got a leccy blanket as well as a spare doona.

Hugzzz to all 🎶 💕

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Unknown userMember

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That sucks @Kurra. This weather won't get the hint and I bet it's even colder where you are. If it's any consolation my gas heater has not worked since I moved in. I need a new fan for it. I'm sure it will be fixed when winters over. And yes I'm glad you've got your leccy blanky too. I just have my dog 😳:face_with_rolling_eyes:How has your day been? Feeling recovered from yesterday. Hoping those chin splints are getting better. 💜😊

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utopiaSenior Contributor

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Thank you @Shaz51. I'm sure it will be a good day tomorrow. Sweet dreams

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utopiaSenior Contributor

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@Former-Member. What you were saying about BPD and misdiagnosis - as it's more trauma related than personality. It was similar to what two experts - who were also sufferers of early childhood trauma - were saying on the Healing Trauma Webinar last Tuesday.
I wonder if you saw it. The Mediators have posted a link so people who missed the session can watch it. It's under Special Events.
What they said made sense to me - more than what the psychiatrist was saying.

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utopiaSenior Contributor

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@Kurra. What an awful time for your heating to break down. Just because the calendar says Spring - doesn't mean the weather cooperates. Freezing in Victoria tonight.
Hopefully with extra doona and electric blanket, you will be snug as a bug.
@Former-Member. Wow - a whole winter without a heater.I wwouldn't survive. And it would really affect my mood and increase my depression levels.
How are you today? Sounds emotionally exhausting. I hope you manage to get a good sleep tonight
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