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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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TABSenior Contributor

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thanks @Former-Member have a few waits for results and at least one more procedure .. see what happens

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KurraSenior Contributor

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Hi @Former-Member

My back: I have a serious back condition that is slowly but surely becoming much more painful and is becoming increasingly debilitating. It is what it is but I'm determined to continue leading a full and active life as long as I can. I've been told recently that I will need to use a wheelchair before too long. So......... I'm saving up so that I can get one when I need it. Exercise helps slow down the speed of deterioration and I'll be able to continue to do most things even when I have to resort to a wheelchair.

The job is good. In the last position it was very different so it's hard to compare. This job is very immediate response and much that I do can have quite catastrophic results if not done properly. At least I have to think about what I'm doing. If I get through the trial period this position.

I must snuggle down properly. Finally my eyes are getting are getting heavy.

Sleep well tonight! Luv n Hugzzz 💕 🎶

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KurraSenior Contributor

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Hmm @Former-Member
If I get through this trial period the job will become permanent. 😆😴

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Unknown userMember

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Sleep well @Kurra. Sorry that your back will cause you much pain and be so limiting for you in the future. Your attitude is awesome though 💪👏✋

i hope the job works out for you. Catch ya around. Sending lots of hugs. Been huggy all day 🤗🤗🤗💜😊

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plasmoSenior Contributor

Re: Night Shift

why am i still awake.. ok, i'm going to sleep

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KurraSenior Contributor

Re: Night Shift

Time for sleep. With 3 hours before I get up again, it is time. 😴

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TABSenior Contributor

Re: Night Shift

cant sleep

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Unknown userMember

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Hey @TAB@plasmo and any other "sleepless in Oz" peeps,

What are you doing to pass the time through the night? Are you stressing about not sleeping?

Did you know that if you rest with eyes closed or meditate/listen to soothing music and breathe slowly then your brain and body gets some reasonable rest? This is probably better than anxiously watching the clock etc.

Any restful time helps. What are your thoughts?

regards,

Frog

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TABSenior Contributor

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Not stressed and not really expecting to sleep until it hits me whenever.. have tv in background, heater, headphones/music, laptop .. it doesn't really matter when I get up tomorrow to be honest. Not trying to sound down by saying that, will worry about the world tomorrow

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Unknown userMember

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Kool....

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