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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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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor28 Sept 2016, 10:10 pm AEST

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Hiya ....🌷💜

Sorry to hear you're feeling a bit rattled @Former-Member ..... I was living with that feeling a lot last year ... not nice ❣ I found distraction my best ally .... and I'm guessing that movie is helping you to "spend" that emotion somewhere .... I tend to listen to emotive songs when I have odd moments like that now ....

Well done you @Former-Member ❣.... I try to go walking as a have-to ... like taking medication. It helps to de-stress no end, and I have to guard my health too. Beach walking is the best ....👍🏼 I walk the river bridges near here .... but there are sections of beach along the river's edge, and it sure amps up the effort ....

Glad you're feeling good about the job interview @Former-Member. It sounds like you know your stuff re swim instruction. I'm not sure what else you can do to prepare ... maybe think about how to break the instructions down into simple statements so your students can follow baby steps, and they will be easier to remeber that way too. Probably the most important thing is to be as relaxed and happy as you can manage, to keep an attractive positive vibe in there .... and the best way for you to enjoy the moment too ....

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Unknown userMember28 Sept 2016, 10:17 pm AEST

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Hi again @Former-Member

I was not sure if I responded to this message. Sorry if I have

Oh good, you can do uni online @oceangirl73 😀
That's great you get on with your brother. I'm having counselling regarding mine. 😂
I feel so stressed about everything sometimes. It's annoying.

Yes, I do need to not go out so long when I do go out. I find it hard to go home once I'm out. 😀 I wouldn't get so run down and stressed if I just went on short outings. It tends to be a very long day out when school holidays are on. Sleeptime very soon. I hope you sleep well. 😴💕

I think its great that I can study online but I have to make sure this what I really want to do, as its so expensive to study and in some ways I think I have done enough and I need to get some work experience as well.

I hope the counsellor helps you, I don't think cousellor matches what a close friend can be and having someone in your life that cares for you and that you have a true connection with. And plus someone who looks out for you and gives you good advice.

I think I read that you went for a long walk today, I hope that made you feel good.

What do you have planned for tomorrow?

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Unknown userMember28 Sept 2016, 10:20 pm AEST

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@Former-Member I just read that you're going for a job as a swim instructor. That's sounds great. I hope you get the job. 😀

I try no to dwell on "family stuff", but I need to so I can be healed from PTSD.

There are 4 of us. I can't call them family at the moment. Long story. 😯

I try to look at positive things in my life. At least I'm not as depressed as I used to be.
I couldn't be positive at all.

💕🌻🌼

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor28 Sept 2016, 10:27 pm AEST

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Hi @Billamba ... 😊

All the best with those assignments. It is nice to do things well, but a bit of self compassion doesn't go astray either .... be kind to yourself in there somewhere too ❣

We had some lovely sunshine here today, but it was really mixed up weather-wise, but cloud and cold wind, not rain. It meant I could still get out for a decent walk .... ☀️🌤⛅️🌥☁️🌬☁️🌥⛅️🌤☀️

I'm watching Jamie Oliver's budget meals cooking show. I'm full from dinner, so it's not making me hungry ... lol .... 🍳🍤🌮🌯🍵🍲🍜🍞

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Unknown userMember28 Sept 2016, 10:32 pm AEST

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Yes, so true @Faith-and-Hope walking is a "have to", like taking medication. (Which I can't take 😊). It does de stress.
I couldn't exercise at one stage. Had glandular fever, kept working and ended up with chronic fatigue. Made me feel much worse, exercising with chronic fatigue.
I write these things, because it reminds me that I am getting better. 😀
Yes, walking at the beach is nice. 👍💕

@Former-Member You asked what am I doing tomorrow. 😊 I'm seeing psychologist and will do something with daughter. Maybe lunch, shopping????? 💗
What are your plans?

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BlueBaySenior Contributor28 Sept 2016, 10:33 pm AEST

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Hi @faithandhope
Still awake. Tried milo warm milk - nothing. Feel exhausted but can go to sleep. Damn its so late. I've got work tomorrow. Think my new meds are keeping me awake. I need my sleep now 😥

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Unknown userMember28 Sept 2016, 10:33 pm AEST

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At present I don't have a best friend to talk to @Former-Member. That's why I chat on here.
I became too unwell to keep up with friendships. I'll start afresh when I feel better. 😊

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Unknown userMember28 Sept 2016, 10:36 pm AEST

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Hi @TAB 😊🐱
How was work today?
Is everything ok?

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor28 Sept 2016, 10:36 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member

The walk and the whales sound idyllic.

When I went to the coast yesterday .. I took a different turn and walked through the new marina they are building. It is not my cup of tea at all ... lots of concrete and breakwaters and Macmansions ... but I had to get my head out of the sand .. and see what was happening in my local area .. at least I found someone to have a good chat with.

Edit .. We posted at similar times ..

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Unknown userMember28 Sept 2016, 10:38 pm AEST

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I hope I get the job too- I don't see why not. I think I would make a good swim instructor

I think I am need to do some of that work too on my family because I have PTSD too, and I want to heal. I think my first step is for me to get some work experience.

Even though I have three older brothers I feel like I am alone.

I am glad to hear your not a depressed as you used to be. Some people think if you think positive the depression will go away and its not that easy and depression is a serious condition just like any other health condition. I truly can relate to how you are feeling and its not easy when you don't have family support. I think I am going to try to have a good talk with my specialist on Friday. What time is your appointment tomorrow?

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