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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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BillambaSenior Contributor28 Sept 2016, 9:02 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member

My day was okay. Working on Uni assignments mostly. I wish I wasn't such a perfectionist it really gets me down if I muck something up, regardless of how small.
I also got to enjoy the sunshine for part of the day. Thinking it's the calm before the storm.

Good to read yours and @Faith-and-Hope day were pretty good. What are you watching on tv @Former-Member? I was watching the Block and now Doctor Doctor - it's a bit silly but it's mindless so I enjoy it.

@Shaz51 and @appleblossum and others hope you had good days!

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BillambaSenior Contributor28 Sept 2016, 9:03 pm AEST

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@Former-Member - nice to meet you too 🙂

A 10km walk and seeing whales sounds beautiful! I would love to build up to walking long distances. Need to get my ankle stronger first but one day!

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Unknown userMember28 Sept 2016, 9:10 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member 💕

Glad you had a good day. 😊
There is no relationship with my brother. 😀
I doubt that there ever will be. I can't trust him and he has hurt me so many times. It's too risky to try and be friends with him. He only causes hurt and disappointment in my life. EMDR tomorrow. I will be bringing it up. I don't want it to affect my life anymore.

Hmm! Cuppa time. 😊☕

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Unknown userMember28 Sept 2016, 9:14 pm AEST

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Evening @Former-Member,, a little emotional.
Whilst I felt happy, it was sadness too. Grief like.
I'm watching a haunting mystery show, it's kind of soothing.
I hope your day was well. ☺❤

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Unknown userMember28 Sept 2016, 9:18 pm AEST

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@Billamba 😊 Have you injured your ankle? 😯

I never thought I'd walk 10kms 😮
We walked 5kms to the end of the track and there was only one way back, so had no choice. 😂😀

I've been working on fitness for a while now. For health reasons. Good for overall health. I don't particularly like exercise, but have to do it. Hard to get motivated, but usually feel better after. There was a time when I was so unwell that exercise would cause me to feel worse. Glad I'm not that bad anymore. 😊

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Unknown userMember28 Sept 2016, 9:26 pm AEST

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Aww! @Former-Member 😢💕 any idea what's making you feel emotional? Sorry to hear. A grief feeling doesn't sound good. Hugs to you. 😙

@Billamba what are you studying at uni?
I'm a bit of a perfectionist too. 😮 not good when not feeling well, that's for sure. 💗

My phone battery needs charging. Might get on laptop later. Time to get my cuppa. 😊

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Unknown userMember28 Sept 2016, 9:33 pm AEST

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Hi again @Faith-and-Hope

Your day sounds a bit like mine. I was not expecting to sleep this afternoon but I thought I would just lay down for a bit and I ended up sleeping for a few hours. I am just hoping I sleep tonight.

I went for a walk with Kira to one of our favorite spots.

I had a phone interview for a job- it looks promising

Made some lunch- baguette with butter and strawberry jam

Washing

And then I slept for the rest of the afternoon

I am a bit nervous about my trial run next week for my job. I am wondering how I can prepare for it- it is just for a swim instructor role but I really want this job.

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Unknown userMember28 Sept 2016, 9:36 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member

Been thinking of you

How are you?

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Unknown userMember28 Sept 2016, 9:47 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member

Thank you for your message

I think you are very brave and courageous seeking help and being so open and honest. I have quite a bit of disappontment from my family too and I never really thought about it until you mention it. I acknowlege it but I am not going to dwell on it too much and just put my energy into building myself back up and surrounding myelf with people who believe in and value me.

Is your brother older then you? Do you have any other siblings?

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Unknown userMember28 Sept 2016, 10:00 pm AEST

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Hi @Billamba

I am not sure if we have spoken before I don't think we have- its nice to meet you

Glad to hear you had a good day

I can relate to being a perfectionsit but I am slowly working on that and not let things get to me so much

What are you studying at uni ??

I was flicking through the tv- I did watch family feud, the project and started watching the bachelorette but I got bored with it and came back on the computer.

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