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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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DecadianSenior Contributor

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You can send an email to the Sane Forums @BlueBay

I did when I had a personal problem - and I can probably find it again

But I gather that they are on almost all the time - I wish I could talk to you too - but the chat room never seems to be open when I look

I am glad you rang Life Line - you can ring them as often as you like - I think they are fantastic - and you can ring them every day - or all day - if the need is real

I'll see if I can find that email address for you

Decadian

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BlueBaySenior Contributor

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Hi @Mazarita
I sobbed so much in front of my husband and he asked what's wrong. I told him about it being a year since my mum abused me and he said "oh why are u worrying about her. And then tells me to Shoosh!!!! I yelled and told him to not tell me to Shoosh and that if I want to cry just let me. He then just put his arms around me. It was comforting to feel someone's arms around me but I was angry at him trying to stop me crying.
I've always thought I needed another med to help but I just go by what my psych says. But it's getting worse so I will tell him.

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SilenusSenior Contributor

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Thinking of you @BlueBay. Sending gentle hugs your way...

Hi @BlueBells... lovely to see you. How have you been?

That gets me thinking of @Sahara... and @BeeGee... are you guys around much?

Hi @Decadian @Mazarita @eth @Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope @Snuchu @Kurra et al...

[Waves cheerily]

Woot woot!!!

Happy peaceful vibes beaming to you all... 🙂

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cometSenior Contributor

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Good morning teej, mazarita. Sorry wasn't being rude in my delayed response. The phone was the problem. How are you both?. 7 hrs at football teej, great effort! You are a great mum. The day after the big wet here (northern NSW). Bit of tree debris for me to collect today. Thanks for the PHaMs info mazarita. Shall call them Monday. Like you I live with bipolar. Have felt so much better since starting on an antidepressant. Also take low dose, 2x anti psychotic & 1 mood stabiliser. Crippling depression has lessened so much. Last mania was 3 years ago. Also stopped drinking 2014, and smoking pot Feb this year. Feel so much better for it. Am rambling. Apologies. Have great days teej & mazarita (& everyone)

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Fancy_PantsSenior Contributor

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Hi @BlueBay,

im on for the next few hours, im not sure how i can best add to your support network but we are here!

similarly to all the members that have responded with such care I am sorry to hear that you are going through such a tough time but was happy to read that you are going to tell your psych just how rough it is and that you are using the lifeline system..

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ethSenior Contributor

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Hi @Silenus and @comet 🙂

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Unknown userMember

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Great to hear from you @comet. Sounds like you are moving forward. Congratulations on giving up alcohol and pot. That is a huge achievement 😊
I have had my name down for a PHaMs worker for about 10 weeks now. Hopefully not too far away. I had one over a year ago but when I was doing ok I stopped seeing her. It helped me then. Stay well (and by the way you didn't ramble at all)😊💜

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ethSenior Contributor

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Are you around @Snuchu? How are you going on your overnight pass?

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BlueBaySenior Contributor

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Hi @fancy-pants
I'm so tired groggy and drained. I think I will tell my psych tomorrow. J just feel hopeless stupid and vulnerable. I don't want to be in this state. I am so vulnerable. My headache is coming on again. Might stay home tomorrow if I can get a replacement. It's so hard.

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Unknown userMember

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Morning @Silenus. Your cheerful morning vibe is greatly appreciated by me. I hope your day is calm and joyful😊💜
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