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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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KurraSenior Contributor19 Oct 2016, 9:53 pm AEDT

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Night Peeps! The time has come for me to - Hit The Sack!

Good Night,
Sleep Tight,
Don't Let The Bed Bugs Bite 😆😴

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KurraSenior Contributor19 Oct 2016, 11:39 pm AEDT

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Argh! I can't sleep. I can whinge about my back and and and. ..... but it is what it is. I came back on here to distract myself for a little while. I'm very grateful that I can function well with little sleep so I've got a feeling that I need to quit stressing myself about not sleeping and just let my body rest. It's better than nothing.

So I've had an incredibly busy day and given that my duties will be a little different tomorrow, I'm going to be even busier. At least the work day goes quickly when I'm flat out all day.

So such is the world of Kurra. It's nice and warm in bed. 🎶💕

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TABSenior Contributor19 Oct 2016, 11:42 pm AEDT

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..oh k ..whinge then @Kurra .. could not get to sleep til;3 last nite despite repeated attempts

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Unknown userMember19 Oct 2016, 11:50 pm AEDT

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hi @Kurra

sounds less like whinging and more like acknowledging that things are tough and difficult.. while also noting that you made it through the busy day.

Yes sometimes being busy is good, time does go faster which is better.

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KurraSenior Contributor19 Oct 2016, 11:50 pm AEDT

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Yeah @TAB it can be a bit of a bummer eh?
I got 6 hours or so last night but I really hate the alarm going off at 4am.

How are you feeling now? I do hope you're starting to get a bit better. You'll be happy when all the testing has been completed. 🎶

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TABSenior Contributor19 Oct 2016, 11:55 pm AEDT

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yes, am ok , and will know more next week and some time after re tests..my sleep is all over the shop atm ..so sympathies .. althought I don;t have to be up that early atm .. @Kurra

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Unknown userMember19 Oct 2016, 11:59 pm AEDT

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Hey @Kurra. Are you enjoying this job as much as the last? Been thinking about you. Is your back related to work or pushing it too hard on your days off or just that's how it is. Wow there's a closed question for you 😬 Just thought I'd say hi. I'm about to go to bed. I have to be up at 7:00 tomorrow which is a sleep in for you. 💜😊

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KurraSenior Contributor20 Oct 2016, 12:04 am AEDT

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Hmm @Former-Member & @TAB
Thanks for your posts. There don't seem to be many people posting the last few days.

@Former-Member
You're really battling so many stressors right now or is it possible that your understandable anxiety over the court case on Monday is negative affecting your capacity to manage the heavier work demands. Thinking of you 💕 🎶

@TAB
Are you still on the wagon? It's a tough journey giving up alcohol. I just wanted to let you know that even though it does get a bit easier. My hubby gave away the booze 39 years ago. I'm so proud of what he's managed to achieve.
Take care 🎶🎵🎵💃

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TABSenior Contributor20 Oct 2016, 12:12 am AEDT

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no comment on 'few posts' except well. read back a few days on this thread maybe No, no comments on my lifestyle lest it become ammo for 'watchers' @Kurra but am okay, thanks

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Unknown userMember20 Oct 2016, 12:15 am AEDT

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I honestly don't know @Kurra but its worth considering. my goodness 4am ugh! i have to be at work early tomorrow but thankfully its no where near that sort of a time! i hope you get through your day ok and get some sleep.

Hi @TAB hope you're doing ok... sounds like an anxious sort of wait for results.. i hope that everything comes through ok!

good luck

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