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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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Unknown userMember

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I hope you have enjoyed your time with your children @Former-Member...

I went to hatha yoga & it was enjoyable, challenging & now I feel better for it.... I wore my new active wear tank my mum gave me for my birthday that says "be love" ~ A sankalpa is an intention you set for your yoga practice & I thought about what mine would be for several weeks (a while ago now) & I choose "I am lovable" ~ I need to learn to love myself & be kind to me ~ & I also need to trust that I am loved, valued & cared for by others...

Hi @Jacques - are you feeling any better today?

Namaste,

A

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JacquesSenior Contributor

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Hi @Former-Member,

Yes, i am feeling much better, i think i was just so overwhelmed yesterday with having to be around people, i was so exhausted last night and slept til l11am this morning, i am doing my breathing excercises now and listening to meditation music.

how are you Anna? i hope your day is going well, remember to focus on the moment and enjoy the little things.

hugs

Jacques

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PeppiPattySenior Contributor

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hi @Former-Member
tjat is SO nice to send me send me special hello !! i was getting A coffee from the tea lady and it struck me ; differences between being compassionate and not being compassionate.my sons work is not compassionate. formite members are compassionate
lj im thinking about you and did you read cute @Former-Member last message ?
gotta go doctors are here.
love to all

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BamBamSenior Contributor

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Hi @Former-Member

Thanks very much for your concern.

I am in a situation where the inmates are running the asylum...makes sense to me now.

It is witchcraft gone wrong.

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JacquesSenior Contributor

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Enjoy your long weekend forumites, thank you for all the wonderful support for the start of the year, thank each and every one of you.

take care, be safe, and look after yourself 🙂

Jacques

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Unknown userMember

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Hi @Jacques...

I'm so glad to hear you are much better!! Who were all the people you were around? Has your aunt moved in with you yet? I'm glad you are using some helpful strategies to calm you!

I am tired! My mood was okay earlier, but it is gradually dipping lower ~ my tummy is hurting a bit.... Need to lay down & read a book I think...

Hi @PeppiPatty

@BamBam ~ sounds confusing... hope things work out....

Namaste,

A

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JacquesSenior Contributor

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Oh sorry @Former-Member, I had to go to town, to the supermarket, I felt so clostrophobic being around so many people, felt so overwhelmed I nearly passed out.

Maybe your upset tummy might be withdrawal from your meds.

I hope you get better soon. Hugs

Jacques

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JacquesSenior Contributor

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Yes my aunt moved in on Thursday, struggling but am trying my hardest to cope.

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BamBamSenior Contributor

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hi @Jacques

I think when you are with family it can be a source of great strength.

we are all vulnerable to the occasional fight or quarrel, but we get our stories from family like tattoos on our chest.

peace?

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JacquesSenior Contributor

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Hi @BamBam,

You are absolutely right, but I don't really know my mother's family and I don't know dad's at all, the told me never to speak to them when I was 5 years old.


I am just glad mum is caring for her family, even though I push them all away I would not interfere with mum helping them.

To me mum and dad are my only family. It is just the way I feel, mums family I have seen only when their is weddings or funerals, so not a lot of contact.

Thank you for the words of encouragement @BamBam, it is much appreciated.

Take care

Jacques
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