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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.

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Oh no @Shaz51, it must be so hard for him, i am sure he will manage to get them all done, if not their is always next week 🙂

i am trying, but i have no energy to do anything, i have been sleeping all day to make the day go quicker. i just wish my whole life would go quicker, i know i shouldnot focus on others and i know everyone has problems, but they have some sort of life, i have nothing. i know i am trying so hard to distract, but the voices in my head are so loud.

Thank you @Shaz51, you are such a kind and caring person.

Jacques

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Hi @Jacques

I ended up sleeping more today than I have for a while.

I chatted to the electrician and it came out he had been adopted and in homes. I was just exhausted by the end of it.

Hi @Shaz51

there are so many little things to manage constantly.

In some ways I am lucky. Unlike your hub, I learned very long ago ... not to sweat the small stuff.

But thinking of @PeppiPatty atm ...she must be sweating a helluvalot.

cheers Apple

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Hi @Appleblossom, my friend.

i am so glad you managed some rest, you have been so busy, i hope you got some quality sleep.

hope you are well, sorry my mind has gone blank.

take care

jacques

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oh @Jacques Lovely to hear from you.

I tell old people worried about alzheimers that I had mental blanks since I was a child and I am actually getting better with age.

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Hi @Jacques, some people might disagree, but I think that sleep can be the best medicine in some states of high distress. I think good on you for finding some relief that way. Just wanted to let you know that I am here listening too while you are going through this especially difficult day.

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Wishing everyone a lovely sleep and a great day ahead!

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Thank you @Appleblossom, my hubby just can`t get over the small stuff , finds it so hard

Sleep my @Jacques , we are with you , and i will be thinking of you and holding your hand

how are you @PeppiPatty, is it cooler today , it is raining here, but still hot

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I agree @Mazarita, and how are you today

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Hi @Shaz51, thanks for asking. The day has been a bit up and down, as is often the case with me. Had a headache all day but pain relief has helped with that. Feeling tired all day too, other whinges, bla bla. But the main good news is that I went to a ukelele class with my support worker this morning. It was enjoyable to play music with a small group. The place where the classes are held is also a meditation and yoga centre and clearly tends to attract nice gentle people. One of the highlights was when the old cat who lives there came into the centre of our circle while we were mid-strum and sat herself just near my feet where I could pat her. I like cats. Hope your day has had some good times too.

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that is great @Mazarita and i hope you feel better tomorrow .

yes, thank you @Mazarita, it was nice to hear the rain and sit down and relax watching tv was good

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