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Night Shift

MazaritaSenior Contributor

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 Contributor

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Hi @Kurra

I'll be around too @Queenie, around sorting dinner n stuff ....

Thinking of you 💜

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KurraSenior Contributor

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Hi @Faith-and-Hope
Long time no chat eh? I've been following the threads but I haven't posted a lot recently but all is well. It would be even better if my back wasn't complaining so much. I think I might be tense about something and I've got a good idea what that might be. To keep it brief I don't cope with conflict very well whether direct or observed conflict. It will pass.

You're clearly very busy as is to be expected at this stage. I do hope that you're setting aside some me time to carry you through.

Do take good care of you. 💕🎶🎵🎵💃

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Appreciate it @Kurra .....

Just stepping in the door from a late-ish walk and have to feed the troops now .... you might be asleep when I'm back on, but let's see ....

Hugs, and yeah, I get it .... 💜🌷💕

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KurraSenior Contributor

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Not asleep yet but becoming sleepy. I'm just snuggled up enjoying the gentle warmth of the leccy blanket.
The weather is still rather cold in the early mornings and evenings but I can't complain. It's much warmer than a couple of weeks ago. 😆💕🎶

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Unknown userMember

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It's been awesome to see you rock'n it in your time off @Kurra. I hope work goes ok. 💜😊🤗💐😴💤

Today I went to TAFE to see if there were any subjects that I could do for free towards my course. I can do 'dealing with conflict' which for me would be better than the one I have already studied 'wilt like a poisoned weed' 😂😝

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KurraSenior Contributor

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Excellent @Former-Member. Hmm dealing with conflict. Sounds like a good one for me to do. 😆
Sleep well when you get there. Time for me to put this phone down and get me some shut eye.
Take care. Luv n Hugzzz 💕 🎶

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DecadianSenior Contributor

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Hi @Faith-and-Hope

I attended to as much as possible today - I woke up with the feeling that there was too much and I can never hurry - it just makes my back pain worse

I rang my uncle and left a message on his voice mail

I sent a Facebook message to my cousin to make sure she will be looking out for flowers and I have the right address

I found out that the funeral is not likely to be until late this week or early next week so no rush about going out for clothes - and the funeral is at the church where I was married - I rang that church and they were happy to give me the info

I received an email from my previous psychologist who recommended a colleague of hers and I am seeing her tomorrow with a two hour appointment - wow - I thought I would have to wait and wait for an appointment but bingo,

And I rang the agency and let them know I might have a roster change and let them know what has happened and what I am doing about it

Baby steps - no - that doesn't cut it - that was gigantic strides - it just felt too much to do one thing when I woke up - I hope I feel better tomorrow

And I saw my doctor this afternoon - carrying the cat's cage around last week has caused a pain flare - I could do without that - but it feels better tonight

I am feeling better this evening - but I need new clothes badly - and the weather changes so much - I never know what it will feel like

So thanks everyone - you were all so supportive and helpful and generous

Decadian

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Unknown userMember

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Hi @Decadian @Kurra @Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @Former-Member @Appleblossom @Former-Member @TAB

and sorry if I have missed anyone

I'm just been busy tidying up and tomorrow I have my parents coming to see me

It will be lovely to see them.

Hope everyone is having a nice nite

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KurraSenior Contributor

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Enjoy your time with your parents @Former-Member! 🎶💕💃

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Unknown userMember

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Hi @Former-Member

i hope you have a nice time with your parents. 💜😊

@Decadian I'm glad you were successful with lots of organising things today. Sending best wishes 💜😊

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