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Night Shift

MazaritaSenior Contributor23 Sept 2015, 4:13 am AEST

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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Unknown userMember08 June 2016, 10:19 pm AEST

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Hi all😊 Haven't caught up on this but will now to see how everyone is. I just got home.

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MazaritaSenior Contributor08 June 2016, 10:25 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member, how has the day been? All finished in the old place?

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Unknown userMember08 June 2016, 10:28 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member. Sorry you had a terrible day. I think you need a pamper @Former-Member day tomorrow. I know it sounds corny but it's something I plan to do. I always couldn't justify doing something nice for myself because I never felt like I deserved it. This weekend I'm going to write a small list of things that would make a small difference and try to do something every day. Maybe you could do this too @Former-Member

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ethSenior Contributor08 June 2016, 10:28 pm AEST

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Sorry for the delay. Just had another email and talk on the phone with Mum.

@Mazarita it's so frustrating when you wait for a tradie all day and they don't come isn't it?

Hope you get permission to go public with your video effort. Great that you have that activity in your life.

Hi @Former-Member hope you reached your goals today.

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Unknown userMember08 June 2016, 10:30 pm AEST

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Hi @Mazarita. House is done on the inside. Have a bit of weeding to do outside. I'm so glad new house will be easier to maintain the yard. I am exhausted though. It sounds like your day was ok, not great but not bad. That has to be a win. Hopefully your video will be received well. 😊💜

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Unknown userMember08 June 2016, 10:31 pm AEST

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that sounds like a good idea @Former-Member not really sure what i'd do though lol. im not good at that stuff either and not even sure what i like, i dont like much these days doh!

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Unknown userMember08 June 2016, 10:34 pm AEST

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Hi @eth. Close enough. On the home track now. Had to SOS a friend to come tonight to help. She was fabulous. I am so grateful for her as a friend ver are like the odd couple really but it works😊 Do you have to leave early in the morning. Sorry to hear that today was filled with family issues. I don't know the situation with your mum but maybe it is the stress and her mental state making things difficult. I just hope that you can get away tomorrow and put this behind you for a while😊💜

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ethSenior Contributor08 June 2016, 10:35 pm AEST

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I think a pamper @Former-Member day sounds like a good idea too

Leaving at lunch time tomorrow @Former-Member. Getting away from technology, family issues, these flats etc and into the hot springs then out to the community for me will be a total break. And restorative I hope.

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Unknown userMember08 June 2016, 10:40 pm AEST

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@Former-Member. I am planning to light a scented candle everyday because I think one of my senses attached to my mood is smell. I am planning to have breakfast with a friend who is a teacher and always really busy ( sound familiar) on Monday morning. I am planning to go to the park with my dog and try to find new places to soak in the world. It's a new park. I haven't been yet and I plan to dye my hair and try to feel good about it. None of these may help you but even just thinking about it would be a good distraction. It might even be baking a cake for you and the kids to have a special morning or afternoon tea. Just clutching at straws but hopefully you get my drift😊💜. Ps. Maybe buy flowers for yourself💜

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MazaritaSenior Contributor08 June 2016, 10:41 pm AEST

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I'm going offline for a while now, might even manage to get to sleep before I'm back again. Enjoy the rest of the evening as much as possible everyone. Ciao for now.

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