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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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I Majored In English and my Minor was in General and Comparative Literature - I did some psyche in my 4th year and also Philosophy and Linguistics - and would you believe - Science Fiction - I had a fabulous time

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Unknown userMember

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Got it a little to late but still before I read your last post. For. A min I thought your kids were colouring your hair for you which sounded kind of cool😊

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DecadianSenior Contributor

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I have white streaks from the front and that is fabulous - but pepper and salt is not my thing - I wonder what my daughter would say if I got tips - it might startle her - which would be a good reason to do it

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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You haven't met my kids .......

If they were colouring my hair for me it would probably be rainbow coloured stripes !!

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Unknown userMember

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That sounds like a fabulous mix Decadian. I started a degree in media arts in web design but had to quit when I had my breakdown. I have no real interest now to go back. I really admire your commitment. 😊

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DecadianSenior Contributor

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Thanks Teej - it did take commitment and years of burning the candle at both ends - but I am so glad I did all I did when I did - I have fantastic memories

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Unknown userMember

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Now that would be cool @Faith-and-Hope😄

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DecadianSenior Contributor

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I guess having a breakdown would mean you had to make choices - I had a burnout when my son was 7 and I was doing my HSC - people thought I was doing too much - but it was my studies that held me together

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Unknown userMember

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I tried to go back twice but my concentration span was shot. Then I started a women's ex course which I loved but was constantly in hospital. I've given up for now. Just trying to sort myself out before the next thing. It will probably involve study at TAFE I think

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Oops women's education course at TAFE
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