Night Shift

I think I might be fading @eth. Might try for a little more sleep. Thanks for being around to enjoy the dawn with.

I've been in this flat longer than anywhere else in my life and it's also only $87 a week because of it being a set percentage of my pension. I'd never get anything as good I don't think as here I've been allowed to stay in a 2 bedroom,ground level flat (my low vision child was here with me for several years and is still able to come home for support if needed) whereas if I move to NSW or Qld I'd only get a 1 br and all the living areas would be a lot smaller probably. I'd hate to end up in one of those large complexes with many people living so close together. I also don't think I'd cope well with going to a much bigger place and starting all over again with new medical people.

Ok thanks again for your company @Mazarita. Wish I was fading too. Have a good day when you re-surface.

Sorry, I was saying goodbye, just as you were typing out that message. I will reply to what you say first. I'm not that tired yet. Reply coming next...

That's a great rent and hard to part with. 2 bedrooms is a nice size for one person. So great that your child can visit too. My half share of a 2 bed flat here is $170pw. That is very cheap for what we get compared to Melbourne. I don't do well with the pace of really big cities these days. I fantasise about living somewhere quieter still but not sure if that is really likely to happen. There are downsides to it too. I fully understand about you not wanting to leave your support network up there too. I'd feel the same. These days I also think that staying in one place can help with bipolar. A move to another state and location is a big change that tends to rock our world.

By the way, I'll stay around if you feel like continuing to chat. I've been backing and forthing in my mind about whether it's better to go to bed now or stay awake anyway. It's just after 7am here.

I agree with you. Stability is a huge part of managing bipolar for me. Going back to open market rent would be fraught with anxiety for me. Anyway thanks for replying but I think you should listen to your body and get some more rest. I'm going to try too. Talk again soon no doubt 🙂

Thanks @eth. You are wise. Catch you later. 🙂

Will put my feet up for 1/2 hour and see what happens.

Hi @Mazarita are you still up or did you get back to bed? I managed a 5 min micronap and some rest but didn't manage the sleep I'd hoped for.