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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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Thanks @PeppiPatty & @Former-Member... Hugs....

Hi all...

Went for a 4km non stop run this morning - then 1km walk... Exhausted, but more from the neck & shoulder pain I've been getting for over a week - gives me headaches too... Taking lots of painkillers & anti-inflammatory meds - probably need a new pillow (mine is 8 years old) - partner's pillow is 5 or 6 years old & is slightly better - both were expensive pillows... Maybe I need a massage? Can't afford either...

Namaste,

A

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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Hello @Former-Member, can your partner give you a nice massage or a friend

sending you hugs and hope you feel better soon

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Unknown userMember

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Partner has bad rsi in one wrist (2 unsuccessful operations) - I don't tolerate physical pain well - it makes me suicidal...

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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Just asking @Former-Member, my hubby does a 2 second massage and that`s it

my leg goes aching and numb by the end pf the day == might have to go see a doctor

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Unknown userMember

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Hi @Former-Member

It sounds like it’s been a tough week. And not getting any better with the neck pain. You mentioned a few days ago that you were emotionally exhausted but not physically. Will being a bit more worn out physically today help you rest, both emotionally and physically?

It sounds like you’ve been feeling depressed for a few days and with the physical pain you’re concerned that you’ll start thinking about suicide. I just wanted to check in about some of the strategies you’ve used in the past to manage your pain, and also your thoughts about suicide. Is there something you can thinking about doing now?

I saw you bought The Help. I read that one a couple of years ago. It’s an absorbing read and perhaps a bit lighter after the law thrillers, but still thought provoking. I hope you enjoy it.

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PeppiPattySenior Contributor

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@Former-Member @Mazarita @Former-Member @Shaz51 @Former-Member @lisajsne @Jacques @Polly48

Some of my favourite people.

I have some great news to tell ......It's about my son.......and the power of being alone......today, i did big drive to Doctor's for lapband......my home a pigsty, i'm soooo knackered but it gave me peace....

Wasnt being told how and where to drive by husband

Love him but......love the person not the condition.

thinking about Sanrforum friends,

where my art is going.......

And I realised why my son wants to live with me......

my husband was extremely angry because of his condition for a long long time hense.....l

jail sentences,

non compliance in using medicatin

kicked out of all rentals

drug use alcohol use.

My son LOVES my husband.....I think hr is here to find someone he can identify with.....the condition thing..My son's condition is strange and so is my husband......

my hub and me had a talk and we are thinking along the same lines......we will see what happens but my hub. will make more of an effort with him.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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WOW what a day my @PeppiPatty

love the person not the condition me toooo ---Love my hubby but not the condition

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JacquesSenior Contributor

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Hi @PeppiPatty,

Mum has finally finished the Panda cross stitch, it is not framed yet but here is a photo of the finished product, i hope you like it, mum and i are thrilled with the look.

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Unknown userMember

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Hi @PeppiPatty hope that your hubby is able to help your son a bit, might be equally good for him too 🙂

@Jacques wow, that is just beautiful. I love pandas and have been to see WangWang and Funi a few times in Adelaide (on my long trips when i can!)

oh @Shaz51 that doesnt sound good at all i hope you can see the dr soon. have you got some wheatpacks or anything to help?

LJ

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JacquesSenior Contributor

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OMG @Former-Member, wow, they must have been so cute in real life, i have seen them many times on TV, mum loves Panda's and penguins. so i have to find a penguin one for mum to do 🙂

I hope you are ok my friend, i worry about you, i hope you manage a rest tonight, you are doing such a great job, i am so proud of you.

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