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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 Contributor30 Sept 2016, 2:21 am AEST

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@TAB ..... 😊

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Unknown userMember30 Sept 2016, 2:27 am AEST

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Hi @Former-Member, big hug!!!! , I've crashed this week as well, think its the weather, the moon, the tides.I contract myself to 'sleep on' all big life changing decisions. Tomorrow truly is a different day. I rang a helpline myself today. Had a good cry with them/her. Doing what it takes. There are good moments to be had still. I've lived long enough to know that now. Once we go there it opens the option for our children - of cause we don't want that for them. I trying to prove to my son that we can beat this. Anyway, thanks for pulling me out of my self absorption.
Holding you in the light 💜 💕

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TABSenior Contributor30 Sept 2016, 2:29 am AEST

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ah canne see e your pic Missy lol @Faith-and-Hope

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Unknown userMember30 Sept 2016, 2:30 am AEST

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@Faith-and-Hope Treading water is good. It means you're not drowning. I guess all you can plan on for now is you and the kids you still have a big input with. To me it's all good even though I'm sure you don't feel like it. You will get there I'm sure. That faith and hope you've taught me has some power I've discovered, I know it's got power for you too. I have noticed a few little chinks in your armour of late. I see the great amount of stress you are under holding this all together. I know you know this but after the wedding and you've had time to breathe then you can revisit WH and his waywardness (MI). For now though it's all about you and your family holding together because they all seem to be testing you to the limits with this too. As always sending hugs and best wishes 💜😊🤗💐🤗💐🤗💐🤗💐🤗💐🤗💐

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TABSenior Contributor30 Sept 2016, 2:35 am AEST

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had a passing thought other day when someone explained what a phams is and thought 'I can do that' .. lol @Faith-and-Hope

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Unknown userMember30 Sept 2016, 2:38 am AEST

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I'm about to crash. Goodnight all 💜😊💤😴

Hey @TAB good luck with the next increment of work. You're way ahead of me with this👍🤗😊💜

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor30 Sept 2016, 2:41 am AEST

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Thanks @Former-Member .... 💜 .... I know I have an inner strength ... but this is a test of endurance .... running a gauntlet .... and the encouragement means a lot .....

Here's one @Former-Member will relate to ....

"Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint .... " Isaiah 40:30-31

Here's another cutesie image for those of you not too tired to wait for it to come through ....

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TABSenior Contributor30 Sept 2016, 2:45 am AEST

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Thx, but, no @Former-Member .. I've been patching over things since last 'service' whenever that was.. big come unstuck workwise 2010, and lots seemingly lesser ones and also lots in past long forgotten... wrong decisions, self medicating well forever.. anyway, still trying in own stupid way, time to get outside opinion and do some work on body as have prob said lots times before..I bumble along seeking familiarity and reward, avoiding hard, real, necessary decisions and actions

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor30 Sept 2016, 2:48 am AEST

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Take it in bite-sized pieces @TAB .... just a suggestion .... baby steps ....

You can do this ❣

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Unknown userMember30 Sept 2016, 2:55 am AEST

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Me too @TAB me too. But some days I'm trying more than ever before and some days I freefall out of control. Perseverance and determination are buggers to learn at our age but I'm hoping not impossible. If I could self medicate to take away the pain I would have a long time ago. I guess a few things have stopped me going down that path although I have a few times. But I've had more luck than good management with the addiction department. I definately fall in the ’addictive' type of personality and genetics. It runs pretty strong in my family. Anyway point of this is it's never too late. You'll get there. Take it easy for now. Catch ya 💜😊

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