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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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BlueBaySenior Contributor

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That's so good @Silenus 😊

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BlueBaySenior Contributor

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Is anyone awake I can't sleep in pain.

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MazaritaSenior Contributor

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@Faith-and-Hope, @Former-Member, @eth, @Silenus, everyone,

Thanks for listening and supporting through my social nerves in anticipation of the meetup tonight. It went just fine. He is a sensitive and straight up kind of guy - pretty much what he seems to be on the net - and seemed more nervous than me really. We talked easily enough and shared some nachos and each had a drink. From where we were sitting we could see there was some drumming and fire twirling happening in the park nearby. We wandered down to get in amongst it at the end. He's only visiting here for a few days and was happy to see the mini rave as a random surprise. Spent about 90 minutes together and parted happy to have made real life contact after knowing each other sporadically on the net over several years. Came home and crashed into bed for about an hour. Often need to sleep after social challenges. Up again and feeling all good.

How's today and this evening been for you?

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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We are here for you @BlueBay . What's wrong ?

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Wow @Mazarita . That sound like it was great. So glad you enjoyed yourself ❤️

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SilenusSenior Contributor

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Hugs beaming your way @BlueBay 🙂

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BlueBaySenior Contributor

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I can't dleep I'm exhausted. Pain upper stomach must be something I ate. OMG I can hardly move. I need sleep. I'm away on holidays and haven't got anything to take.

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Hi @Appleblossom 🌸

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ethSenior Contributor

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I'm here @BlueBay.

So tonight was a real success @Mazarita. Happy for you. All quiet here, which is good. My neighbours were fighting a bit today on and off and it always makes me a bit vigilant. In the past they have had some really serious fights and lots of police attendance.

It's my birthday tomorrow and I have to start it with the Dr but after that I have plans to go out for lunch with one friend and dinner with another. Hoping this cold abates enough to enjoy myself.

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MazaritaSenior Contributor

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@BlueBay, hearing you. Can hubby help you at all? Sometimes my partner gives me gentle pats to try to relax me and help me breathe through the pain if I'm sick. Sending healing vibes.

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