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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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How has your day been @eth?

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ethSenior Contributor

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You've got 2 more days @Former-Member. Is there anyone who can come and help you? Can you get your sons onto the weeding?

My day has just been a quiet one at home. I didn't get my packing finished either, but it's 90% done already. With packing to go camping I find it good to start early as I keep remembering things that aren't in yet.

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ethSenior Contributor

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Hi @Appleblossom how are you today?

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Unknown userMember

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Yes me too @eth. I used to go camping a lot. I had a list on my phone because I was notorious at forgetting things. I have been asking my boys but they are all busy at the moment. Hopefully in the next day I can get them to help a bit. I might see if my second son's girlfriend can help too even if it's to help me stay on track. I have adhd (without the h, the daydreamy kind) and lose the plot, struggle to stay focussed.

I hope you enjoy your trip. Do you mind me asking where it is to?

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor

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Hi shaz and eth my computer is not letting me tag names properly I am ok .. played piano and cleaning today. Teej and animal lovers .. I def sleep with my boys .. 2 brother cats. I did not make it to 2 appointments .this week .. so need to send emails and sort that out.

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Unknown userMember

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Love it @Appleblossom regarding your cats.😊💜

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BlueBaySenior Contributor

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@Decadian

thanks for your reply. I am trying so hard to feel better but when i think i am not bad i then crash back down again. its a roller coaster.

i don't know what else to say, i am lost for words tonight.

i just feel emotinal again, it's hit me again

i hope you are doing okay, i always forget to ask about you. i am sorry. take care xxxooo

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ethSenior Contributor

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@Former-Member maybe you could make a list tonight of all the jobs you want to get done at the old house tomorrow. I use lists a lot. I'm going to an Aboriginal cultural festival about 4 hours south of here over the weekend, with a night at some hot springs first before we go to the festival. Really looking forward to it.

@Appleblossom what do you think stopped you from getting to your appointments? Are you ok? I am sure you will sort it out.

@BlueBay sorry to hear you're feeling down again. Hopefully work has improved since that other woman left and you are able to get back into enjoying helping your customers. Are you still going to ring your psychiatrist tomorrow? They can help you best if they know what was happening last night.

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor

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Needing to sleep ... eth ... one was a clinic .. and the other was church this morning ... big night last night was lovely with my son .. but I need a lot of down time to recover ...

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ethSenior Contributor

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I can relate to that @Appleblossom and I have less on my plate than you do. Hoping you feel rested after tonight.

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