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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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Unknown userMember28 Sept 2016, 10:45 pm AEST

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I don't have a best friend either atm.

I have friends that I do things with but I don't have that connection with them. I'm not sure if I am the only one but when I was younger I was able to make friends easier but now I find it difficult.

I am hoping to meet some friends at the gym or have similar interests/hobbies

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Unknown userMember28 Sept 2016, 10:48 pm AEST

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No, depression isn't something we can "snap" out of. We are all different and there are different ways for us to overcome it. It can be a long, slow journey for some and not for others. All depends on the person and what has caused the depression. @Former-Member.
When you're ready to tackle the PTSD, you will. Keep taking care of yourself and work on it when you feel up to it. 😊💕

That's good you went to the beach @Appleblossom 😊 and had a good chat. I chat with people I meet when shopping etc. O brightens my day and theirs. 😀
I have a teenage daughter. 🌷🌻🌼

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Unknown userMember28 Sept 2016, 10:49 pm AEST

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It not O @Appleblossom 😀

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Unknown userMember28 Sept 2016, 10:55 pm AEST

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My appointment is at 11am @Former-Member 😊
Have another appointment at 9.30am. 😮😯
I'm not a morning person.

I'm sure you'll find a good friend, you seem like a lovely person.

I'm going off here for a while. Might get on later. 😀💗

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor28 Sept 2016, 11:20 pm AEST

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Brothers can be hard work. I loved my family but we were enmeshed through 2 generations and better boundaries would have helped us all a lot.

Now I focus on the people who are in my life as friends & family, tho I dont disown the others ... to new people .. I say I am just a single mum living with adult son.

One aunt implied that I had a lousy EQ ... which was partly true. I focussed really hard on making and being a friend. I struck out and was a try hard .. and .... blah .. but

I am actually surprised and happy to find that I do have a real friend. No I dont call her 24/7, but we have known each other for 7 years. She sticks up for my son & I, which has been a real lifesaver. She is the reason I could stay on the planet .. We laugh and have lots in common and lots that is different (20 years older). She is the first friend I could have a proper full laugh with and be silly with .. tho we are also both piano teachers and singers .. she's coming away with me next week. I have been getting to know her daughter .. and I think she wants me to be friendly with her daughter. .. so thats nice .. she is getting on and her health is going downhill and I would miss her a lot .. she is my main true friend in life so far (apart from many acquaintances) .. I really like her daughter and she is closer to me in age ... so there may be another ..

Good Luck with work, family and friends @Former-Member and @Former-Member

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor28 Sept 2016, 11:23 pm AEST

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Try to relax and just rest if you can't sleep yet @BlueBay .... you will still be "recharging your batteries" ... just more slowly ....😳😐😑

If you stress about not being able to sleep, you will be draining your "battery power" instead of recharging it, which is the whole point of rest and sleep .... 💤

Gentle music helps me when I'm waiting for sleep to arrive .... 🎹 .... 🎼 .... 🎧

🌷💜

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Unknown userMember28 Sept 2016, 11:29 pm AEST

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Thanks for your kind words @Former-Member !

I'm never been a morning person either.

I hope you appointment goes well tomorrow and that you have a nice day with your daughter too.

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Unknown userMember28 Sept 2016, 11:43 pm AEST

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Thanks @Former-Member I hope you have a good day tomorrow. 😊💕👍

I'm so glad you have a good friend that you can laugh with @Appleblossom 😀 💕
I hope your day goes well tomorrow also.

I'm so tired I can't think anymore . 😯😮

Thinking of you @Former-Member and @Former-Member
Sending hugs. 💕💗
Might chat tomorrow. I hope you're both ok. 😚

Nighty night everyone. 😴💕💜

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor28 Sept 2016, 11:57 pm AEST

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Goodnight @Former-Member 💕

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Unknown userMember29 Sept 2016, 12:15 am AEST

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Goodnight @Former-Member

I mite talk to you tomorrow ..

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