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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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Hi @BlueBells

I have thought about writing things down but I always talk myself out of it because I think I will remember and then I convince myself if its important I will remember.

I think I am lucky that I have people that care but thank you for your understanding.

You look after yourself too 🙂 Take it Easy 🙂

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Unknown userMember

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I did think about the Internet might be a good source to find more information about mindfulness, but I don't what to overload or get my mind thinking too much at this time. My specialist reminded me of this last time I saw her and now I feel stupid because I can't remember.

I also can't sleep without the door being locked and things up against the door either - may I ask what your trauma is? Thank you so much for your understanding, I often don't make the link between the trigger and me feeling unsafe. I know the trigger is me being retraumatized, and I am probably using the same mechanism of survival as to when I suffered the trauma. I often confused with my feelings and having negative feelings and feelings of guilt and therefore I am at fault and you I tend to blame myself for everything.

I am glad the counselling has been helpful for you and I think you are so brave and courageous by seeking help. It is not pleasant were I am atm but I do realize things need to change and I am probably sitting in my wounded child.

You are helping by being here 🙂

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Unknown userMember

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I have PTSD from sexual assault/abuse @Former-Member
It does get easier with the right help.

It's normal to have fear when you've been abused. I remember you telling me that you have been. I think I remember correctly.
We don't have to talk about it now if its making you feel worse. Do you think it's a bad topic at bedtime? If so, please feel free to talk about it another time, but only if you feel like it.

Have you tried putting on nice calming music in your bedroom? 🌷🌻🌼🌹🌸

Do you like reading? If so, perhaps read a nice, happy book at bedtime.

I'm guessing that you might be able to get a mindfulness CD from somewhere, saved using your internet. A psychologist gave me a mindfulness CD. Perhaps you could ask your specialist if she has one she can give you.

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Unknown userMember

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Saves not saved. Typing error. 😊

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Unknown userMember

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Are you ok if we chat another time @Former-Member? I hate to leave you, but it's getting late. Are you ok?

Perhaps try nice music or reading a nice book, maybe. 💕

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Unknown userMember

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I am not sure if you told me your trauma before, and I am sorry if you have. I was not sure if I should have asked what the tramua was incase it upset you and I don't want that.

I think it might be a good idea just to focus on the here and now and some self care activties because I have to be up early tomorrow, and I will not get home until after 4pm.

I have no stero in my room but I am thinking of going to buy one on Thursday to have in my room and that I can play some music in my room.

I will have a talk to my specialist next time I see her and I might call her tomorrow and see if she can fit me in on Thursday or Friday. What do you think ?

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Unknown userMember

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@Former-Member its okay

I should really go take a shower and then try to get some sleep I have to be up at 7am tomorrow and I am not a morning person. I can't wait for this course to be finished.

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Unknown userMember

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Goodnight @Former-Member

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Unknown userMember

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Sounds like it might be a good idea seeing specialist this week. I hope she has a mindfulness cd for you and hope you have a cd player for it, or are able to buy a reasonably priced one. The psychologist taped a CD for me while I was there. It didn't take her long at all. If you can't get to see her this week, maybe she might be able to post you a CD. I hope so.

I don't mind talking about the abuse etc, just probably not a good idea at sleeptime. So don't feel bad mentioning it. I've worked through most of it.

I do hope you are able to sleep. @ceangirl73

I have had people make a joke about me locking all doors during the day, but I don't care. It helps me feel safe.

Chat soon. Nighty night. 😴💜🌹🌸

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Didn't tagg properly again. 😀
@Former-Member hard typing on phone.
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