Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.

47,612Members
1,358,869Posts
1,400,000Visitors

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.

40361 replies

13,461 - 13,470 of 40,361

1...1,346 1,347 1,348...4,037

In response to: Night Shift

Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor30 Sept 2016, 12:06 am AEST

Re: Night Shift

Goodnight @Former-Member 💕

In response to: Night Shift

TABSenior Contributor30 Sept 2016, 12:06 am AEST

Re: Night Shift

..you said that last night you funny woman lol well, guess it was someone else saying it lol, as 'work' goes it was what was normally something pretty cruisy, just havent worked in a couple months.. and I'll get there when I get there re 'logs' sleep etc ..s'ok @Kurra

In response to: Night Shift

KurraSenior Contributor30 Sept 2016, 12:06 am AEST

Re: Night Shift

I'm not sure what ee got down to this morning but we only got to 7.5 today according to my thermometer. Add the wind chill factor to thst and it hasn't been pleasant at all.

The so called forecast for oops today is10. We'll see what really happens later. Hey Im pleased with the effectiveness of my open oven as a heater! It eventually got the house up to 21.

Me bed is nice and snug. I really hope you have OK weather conditions today. We've got heaps more rain on its way.

Take care and sleep well. Stay warm. 🔥✔

In response to: Night Shift

TABSenior Contributor30 Sept 2016, 12:14 am AEST

Re: Night Shift

@Faith-and-Hope yes been going down drain here, but in retrospect, longer term job I flaked out on, had never met anyone face to face, company and job sounded dodgy, but told self had to do it. People who employed me seemed nice, was driven to work,(30ks) so had group with, been to that site before, as opposed to downward wage negotiations, toxic site, safety breaches, all negative vibes, drive self to .. somewhere and wait .. for ..someone.. who disbelievingly to me told me I was inducted there co already was by same company at dift site .. was all a bit to ... much ..for me ..then anyway ..footsies

In response to: Night Shift

Tigga19Senior Contributor30 Sept 2016, 12:16 am AEST

Re: Night Shift

Good for you @TAB be kind to yourself. I've been ill with the first flu I've had in years. Have had 2 weeks off work. Am thinking of going back tomorrow.
Rest up...

In response to: Night Shift

Tigga19Senior Contributor30 Sept 2016, 12:17 am AEST

Re: Night Shift

nice to meet you too @Former-Member

In response to: Re: Night Shift

AppleblossomSenior Contributor30 Sept 2016, 12:18 am AEST

Re: Night Shift

@Former-Member

I feel for you ... parking and traffic is STRESS.

When I had younger children I did mum's taxi for 25 years .. doing the school runs etc ... but lately I eased off on it... it was really strange getting back into public transport. So much had changed in all that time. Noiw I am only mum a bit ..so I can manage transport more to my liking ... at last.

Today a neighbour showed off his new/2yo electric car ... VOLT .. things change all the time..bit by bit.

In response to: Re: Night Shift

TABSenior Contributor30 Sept 2016, 12:19 am AEST

Re: Night Shift

you look after you @Tigga19 .. but thanx .. yeah twice a year for me re flu but timing and had to do it, if felt more secure have been known to take big time out re flu

In response to: Re: Night Shift

Tigga19Senior Contributor30 Sept 2016, 12:20 am AEST

Re: Night Shift

Brrrr sounds frightful @Kurra thoughts are with you.

I should go to bed but am wide awake. Perhaps it's shower-time....

In response to: Re: Night Shift

Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor30 Sept 2016, 12:20 am AEST

Re: Night Shift

You weren't comfortable with it @TAB .... end of story with that one .... put it behind you .... if it ever re-surfaces ... well, you had your reasons ..... and could always cite unwell .... nobody questions gastro .... 😆

13,461 - 13,470 of 40,361

1...1,346 1,347 1,348...4,037

SANE Forums is published by SANE with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health.

SANE Forums does not provide crisis support.
If you need immediate assistance, please see available crisis services.

Learn more about SANE and SANE services at sane.org

Aboriginal flag

Torres Strait Islander flag

Transgender flag

SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.

Aboriginal flag

Torres Strait Islander flag

Transgender flag

SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.