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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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MazaritaSenior Contributor13 May 2016, 11:49 pm AEST

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Hi @Faith-and-Hope, good to see you online again too.

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ethSenior Contributor13 May 2016, 11:52 pm AEST

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What have you been up to today @Mazarita? Was it a good one?

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MazaritaSenior Contributor13 May 2016, 11:55 pm AEST

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@eth, yes, a big day by my standards, a good day too. Was out at 8am walking a couple of k's to the dentist. Visited a friend and gave her a neck and shoulder massage (she really needs them). More walking home again. Then recorded some vocals for a music project. Been editing the files most of the rest of the day. Hence, wired, lol. How was yours?

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor13 May 2016, 11:57 pm AEST

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Maybe not for long tonight @Mazarita . I'm a little over cooked and think I will try to go to sleep after this cup of tea.

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ethSenior Contributor14 May 2016, 12:03 am AEST

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Another productive day for you @Mazarita. Hope the dentist was ok. My day was ok. Early trip to supermarket, chemist, etc etc that I had been putting off and then a few hours with a friend this afternoon. I'm also winding down now and won't last a lot longer.

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MazaritaSenior Contributor14 May 2016, 12:03 am AEST

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Sounds like a wise move, @Faith-and-Hope. I've been reading back a little of what you've written here tonight. You sound like an amazing woman. Glad you have joined us here.

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MazaritaSenior Contributor14 May 2016, 12:05 am AEST

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Well, that's probably good too, @eth. I need to wind myself down as well. Hope you both sleep well tonight, when you do get there.

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor14 May 2016, 12:09 am AEST

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Thanks for that beautiful sentiment @Mazarita , but I am in awe of all of you. You have faced so many challenges, and you have kept coming on, giving of yourselves right and left along the way to others around you. If trials make you stronger, I believe I am in the company of Amazons right here.

So glad to have found this forum, and so grateful to have been accepted so readily and with such warmth ☺️

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ethSenior Contributor14 May 2016, 12:11 am AEST

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ethSenior Contributor14 May 2016, 12:16 am AEST

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Hoping everyone has a good sleep tonight. Talk again soon. Nite nite 🙂

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