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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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darrenhayesSenior Contributor

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Well then thats great

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darrenhayesSenior Contributor

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Caffeine actually lasts in ur system for 6 hours easy

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darrenhayesSenior Contributor

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Good stuff, what's ur hobbies

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ethSenior Contributor

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Sorry to here that @darrenhayes. Especially about the pain and limited movement. You're not alone here with both physical and mental challenges. But our bodies and minds are amazing what they can recover from, or at least improve if not the same as before. My man broke his back in his early 30's and was told he'd never walk again. He's now 65 and going hard in the building industry and golfing a few times a week.

I guess the pain must make it hard for you to sleep much.

I've had mental breakdowns a few times over the years, including manic psychosis, but with the right medication and management of triggers, as well as support from a psychologist and occasionally psychiatrist and social worker I am coping much better these days.

I mean well and am really trying to say there is hope. If you need to go sleep just say so. Glad you found the forums and hope they are helpful to you.

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darrenhayesSenior Contributor

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It was inside side the head it all be terminal but can t change it can't b fixed

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PeppiPattySenior Contributor

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Good to thee you @eth...

Where are you moving to ?

Hi @darrenhayes @BlueBells @artee

PeppiPatty

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darrenhayesSenior Contributor

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Im so so so damn angry though can't do jack anymore as oppose to anything I could do anything physical y I'm pissed off at my self

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ethSenior Contributor

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Re hobbies - I've been pretty slack recently but enjoy going for lunch or a cuppa with a friend and read quite a lot - mysteries and thrillers mostly. When I'm more motivated I love to cook and spend hours going through recipes and planning meals to share with others. I also love going camping. Doesn't happen often enough lately. Doing a day trip out to east Arnhem Land on Saturday. Looking forward to that a lot.

What are you into?

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darrenhayesSenior Contributor

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Any movie.
Music
Laughter
Comedian shows
TV
Love to eat food glorious food
Helping people

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ethSenior Contributor

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@darrenhayes doesn't sound like you caused it. Sorry to hear that the anger gets to you. And sad to hear the prognosis. You may find that the anger lessens over time. It seems that it's early days yet.

Hi to you too @PeppiPatty I'm moving down to be a couple of hours north of Sydney. How are you going these days?

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