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Night Shift

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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Hey @Appleblossom just wanted to wish you good luck for your trip. I hope it goes well. It sounds like it will be very interesting. Please be careful of any pot-holes (metaphorically speaking) you may come across. Crossing my fingers you have a really fulfilling and enjoyable time. 💜😊🤗

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Okay .... dozed off for a bit ... having iPad-face moments all week it seems .... followed by a D3-face omens tonight ....

Yep ... she's stressed ....

How is everybody ?

💜💕

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Actually that pothole image is just the thing for me to have some ironic distance ... and I will think of you if I come across any ... the literal and meta ... holes.

Thanks @Former-Member

Still havent chosen what to wear for the wedding .. we are going to church in arfternoon and then back to my unit and then out to a winery for dinner .. I can have same outfit ... its just the main BIRD that does all the quick changes huh?

My friend and her daughter are having lunch here tomorrow and then we chooff off.

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Hey @Bridget .... 💜🌷

Here for you if you want to chat for a bit ..... or call Lifeline 13 11 14 ....

Here's the link to go on their chat line online -

https://www.lifeline.org.au

You're not alone ....

What is your girl up to tonight ?

Is she there with you ?

Hugs ....

💜💐💜💐💜

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..no pot or holes here @Faith-and-Hope

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You're a cheeky one @TAB ❣

@Appleblossom

Re the wedding - you can always add a tad more bling for the reception in the evening .... change your jacket, or add a scarf, brooch, etc .... even change to black pants with nice top n jacket .... something comfortable that makes you feel good about yourself ....

💐

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Glad to be of assistance @Appleblossom😊 Not sure I'm any good at handing out wedding attire advice. I haven't been to one in about 15 years. Thinking @Faith-and-Hope is the go to on this 💜😊👍. I'm sure it will go swimmingly @Appleblossom especially if you're in a flood area 😝😂. Sorry, humour slowly coming back.

Hey @Faith-and-Hope,

im working my way out very slowly. Tomorrow will be telling. Spent tonight trying to discuss my sons new relationship issues, that is fun, NOT. I'm kind of glad he does talk to me about it though. I had one milestone today. I watched my first movie in over three years by myself in my home. I have not watched TV or a movie by myself for over three years. In the last three years I would have watched no more than 10 hours with my kids. So I can tick that box and hopefully try it again. Part of this weeks coming undone was coming to terms with telling my therapist how I really live my life and how very small it's become this year. I think she was even shocked. Anyhoo how are you? I gather still exhausted. Not long now and all those boxes will be ticked and you'll be bored, or maybe not😜

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So glad you were one step ahead of me @Faith-and-Hope.💜😊👍

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..re 'potholes' comment .. anyhoo ..it was set up for me, so anticipating more reports re very self confident people being 'uncomfortable' .. @Faith-and-Hope

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@Former-Member .... 🌷💜

I am reducing down to a list of have-to's and not much more while / when WH is away .... still feels like we're treading water whenever I think about our situation .... so I try not to think about our situation ....

Hmmmm .... can't find an ostrich-with-head-in-sand emoji .... 😏 ....

Somewhere inside I know things are gonna get better than this and this point is just that ... a point along the way ... so it's okay if I keep it a bit small for a while .... as long as I can size back up by degrees too ... which it sounds like you are doing in increments ....

Good for you ticking the movie .... ✅😊

Pick another "stretch a bit" exercise when you're ready ... maybe together with your Phams lady .... it all counts ❣

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