Night Shift

I work normal business hours but I wake up early

around 7am

I don't sleep well..

I have someone in my family who is an alcoholic but refuses to get help..

he was here after midnight on Wednesday I couldn't sleep because he was here arguing with Mum

i'm tired of his behaviour but I can't do anything about it

he has been like this since he was younger..

he has relationship problem with girlfriend..she is very tolerant

it doesn't happen every week but it keeps happening

I have agoraphobia and I don't have any 'friends'

feeling discouraged as I haven't been to see my psych for a long time

I tried to call yesterday but no one answered

Hi and welcome @jamesle2015,

I hear that you are struggling with sleep, a member of your family, difficulty in leaving the home and forming friendships, and a longer amount of time without being in contact with your psych. When I first arrived on the forum some months ago I was also not leaving my flat much at all. I started slowly coming out of this by getting myself to a psych first of all. I hope you are able to connect with the psych office today as it sounds like you could benefit from that support. Thanks for joining us here and feel free to post more about your situation as you wish, and let us know how you go. Best wishes.

Hi @Appleblossom how's your day going today?

Hi @jamesle2015 welcome! I would like to repeat what Mazarita has said. There are a few of us who are often on this thread at all hours here and there. It's great for when you can't sleep but some of us also chat through the day. Look forward to hearing more from you. Hope you are able to contact your psych dr soon.

Hi @Mazarita how is your day today? Did the PHaMs thing happen already? How did it go?

Hi @eth,

The meeting has just finished. It was an assessment of suitability for the scheme. I'm not sure when I find out if I've been accepted, probably soon. There was no obligation to be aiming to return to work to participate in the scheme. There is reporting to the DSS but only for statistical use and the data is not name matched. If I am accepted, I will be allocated a peer worker to help me with areas of my life that could especially use assistance. All seems okay to me and potentially very helpful.

How's your day rolling along? Did you get a full sleep last night?

Hi @Mazarita sounds like the meeting went well. Yes I got enough sleep at last. Have a friend arriving shortly so will have to catch up with you later, most likely tonight. Hope the rest of your day is good.

Enjoy your friend and see you later.

Hey @Mazarita

My goodness this discussion has grown! 58 pages of posts!

Given that it's a bit of a 'hang out' place, do you mind if I move this whole discussion to 'Enjoying time with others' ?

No worries if you'd prefer it here.

Nik

Hi @NikNik, hope your week is going well.

I don't mind if you move the thread. I agree that 'Enjoying time with others' is what this discussion thread has evolved into. Cheers!