FORUMS

Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.

  • 47,612Members
  • 1,358,869Posts
  • 1,400,000Visitors
Social space

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.

40361 replies

14,331 - 14,340 of 40,361

In response to: Night Shift

Re: Night Shift

Hi @Former-Member
Chamomile soothes the eyes and cucumber slices will reduce puffiness. Chamomile and lavender tea are relaxants; I prefer freshly picked. Hope you can have some rest soon.
I can certainly relate to sleep deprivation.

In response to: Re: Night Shift

Re: Night Shift

Hi @Ffm48

Thank you for your advice & message - it means a lot to me.

I'm a bit anxious tonight.

I am hoping things will change soon.

Take it easy....

In response to: Night Shift

Re: Night Shift

Take care @Former-Member. Hope you can sleep well tonight

In response to: Re: Night Shift

Re: Night Shift

❤️ Hugs @Former-Member ....

How are you travelling @Ffm48 ?

In response to: Re: Night Shift

Re: Night Shift

wishing for sleep. no fairy to grant me any wishes though.

In response to: Night Shift

Re: Night Shift

There, did you feel that @Former-Member, I just sprinkled you with fairy dust - ho to sleep now xox
OR.tell me what's on your heart and mind?

In response to: Re: Night Shift

Re: Night Shift

my heart and mind are dark places at the moment. i wish there were fairy dust in the world.

things are just scary at the moment and i havent got anyone irl who can help.

i read a bit of the mind gut that you put up. its finally being recognised more scientifically as valid now.

lj

In response to: Night Shift

Re: Night Shift

Oh, the dark place, not a nice place to be, especially when tired, can you grab a cup of tea or decaf, get your mind off it? Maybe google something nice. Like the butterfly plague in Qld at the moment or butterfly images or animal babies or jokes
What you doing this moment?
I'm laying in bed trying to feel sleepy lol

In response to: Re: Night Shift

Re: Night Shift

yes i have a cup of chamomile tea here with me. ive been getting work stuff organised so i dont have to be at school. i didnt know abot the butterfly plague.

hope you feel sleep soon @Former-Member

lj

In response to: Night Shift

Re: Night Shift

thoughts that 'nobody' can help you is a frightening prospect garenteed to skyrocket anxiety & stress and rob us of hope. Louise Hay talks about not "frightening ourselves" with such thoughts. Can you be your own help with this small step, hold yourself sight & say "its ok" Self Compassion.
14,331 - 14,340 of 40,361