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Night Shift

MazaritaSenior Contributor23 Sept 2015, 4:13 am AEST

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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JacquesSenior Contributor12 May 2016, 5:58 pm AEST

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Hi @Faith-and-Hope,

I am really impressed with your pictures, what program do you use to do them.

You have some real talent, I hope you don't mind me saying, I was just so amazed ate your work.

Take care

Jacques

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ethSenior Contributor12 May 2016, 6:00 pm AEST

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Sending you support @Former-Member

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JacquesSenior Contributor12 May 2016, 7:28 pm AEST

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Hi @lisajane,

I hope things are better for you, only one more day before you get a break, I hope you are managing, it is so sad for me to see you struggling so much, you deserve better.

I will see about seeing another psychiatrist.

Try and get some rest tonight @lisajane, I hope you manage to get things sorted soon.

Hugs

Jacques

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MazaritaSenior Contributor12 May 2016, 7:55 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member, I was thinking of you today. Sorry you are struggling so hard with not enough results from the effort you are putting in. I remember you talked a while back of cutting out one of your medications. Do you think this has helped, hindered or made little difference at this point? Feel free to answer this personal question or not, as you wish. Are the cats still giving you some pleasure? Reading? I sometimes wonder if there is enough simple fun in your life. Sending gentle good vibes your way.

Hi too to @PeppiPatty, @Appleblossom. Sending fond wishes and thinking of you both while you're not posting here as much.

Hi @Jacques, @BlueBay, hope the evening treats you well.

Did you make it out today, @eth? I went to the GP, had a B12 injection that was overdue, got myself on a waiting list for colonoscopy, and started the ball rolling on being referred about my chronic sore throat. Spoke to her about the sleeping issues. She recommended I take the medication my psychiatrist also suggested to help ease the troubled dreams. I'm always reluctant to add to my medications but will give it a try tonight. It's normally taken for blood pressure but has the added advantage of reducing hot flashes and agitation, both of which I experience. Hope it agrees with me.

Evening, @Silenus, @Decadian, @Shaz51, @Faith-and-Hope, everyone! Hugs and good stuff your way.

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Angels333Senior Contributor12 May 2016, 8:23 pm AEST

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Hi all, just thought send some ♡♡♡♡

To tired to write much.

Xx

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MazaritaSenior Contributor12 May 2016, 8:25 pm AEST

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Hi @Angels333. Thanks for the hearts. Back atcha! Hope you get some good rest tonight and feel better tomorrow.

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Unknown userMember12 May 2016, 9:02 pm AEST

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Thanks @BlueBay, @Jacques, @eth & @Mazarita....

@Mazarita - I reduced the antipsychotic over 3 months ago... I reduced it 3 times last year & I always had to wait until my mood, anxiety, paranoia etc stabilised before I reduced it again. I feel frustrated it is taking so long to stabilise this time around. I don't want to be on medication.
Yes, the kittens give me pleasure - although I don't have much of an attachment to the boy. The two girls are beautiful & are probably helping keep me alive.
I still haven't started a new book - I'm going to order one on Monday when I get paid. I tried to order Cloudstreet from the library, but I must of entered my card number incorrectly & I just got discouraged... I should try again tomorrow.
I also try to water the garden, but half the time that is too much for me too....
I just watched a John Grisham movie - The Chamber... A friend gave me a 2 month trial to Quickflix, so enjoying some free entertainment - mainly House.... Definitely going to cancel before I have to pay though.
Still have toothache - going to ring again on Monday. See if I can speed up the process of at least getting my two rotten bottom wisdom teeth out... My sister said her husband had to wait 3 months to get his wisdom teeth out. That will drive me to a nervous breakdown....
Geez, I'm exhausted... Wishing everyone health - will give more back when I have energy... Going to try to sleep now...
Namaste,
A

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Unknown userMember12 May 2016, 9:50 pm AEST

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ethSenior Contributor12 May 2016, 10:36 pm AEST

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Hi @Mazarita Good on you for getting to the GP appointment and covering so many topics with them. Hope the new med gives some relief.
I ended up taking a neighbour to a clinic then watching a movie over at her house - put the other things off til tomorrow. Then tonight my main man came for dinner. So overall it was a positive day. Hoping we both sleep better tonight.

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ethSenior Contributor12 May 2016, 10:42 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member @Former-Member @Angels333 @Jacques @Former-Member @Jennifer_waugh @BlueBay @Shaz51 @Former-Member @Appleblossom @Silenus and others here sending you all peace and healing energy tonight.

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