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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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Thanks @Former-Member

You are right - I had so much trouble with DHS - it was a horrible nightmare and it helps that people care - I can really share in these forums

But I got red-lighted two or three times on that last post - at least they warn me

But for you - Asbergers is not ADHD - that was a major error - I am so sorry - that was horrible

Having your mobile phone with you must be a mixed blessing - while it does not ring - maybe life is okay - when it does - no caller ID must be a warning - YARK!! What now?

Whereas I did not even have an answering machine - and when I got home I would have one phone call after another if the day had been a bad one

Till this day I did not know what to do - and yes - it is a great consolation that he did not die in vain

Here's a thought - not mine - but one I live by - there is something called The Human Collective Unconscious - everything we do or don't do changes society - and people sharing their lives in an open and unjudgmental way add the the forward momentum of our society - societies

We can change things for the better - just by sharing - how about that!

Decadian

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DecadianSenior Contributor

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She's not much older Snuchu

Actually - she would be very likely to understand you - not that I ever tell anyone what I read in forums

I learn a lot from the younger people in my family - perhaps it was going to university as a mature age student - or being a youth leader -

And I was a muso - a guitarist and singer - and we would do gigs

I was doing that well into middle years - it does keep people young doing that

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DecadianSenior Contributor

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All the best Teej - keep us updated

All the best 🙂
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Virtual hugs

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Unknown userMember

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I agree @Decadian about the The Human Collective Unconscious. I recently came upon Brene Brown, her main messages are about living wholeheartedly and embracing our vulnerabilities. I have really identified with this. Exposing our vulnerabilities and stories creates true connections with people and promotes learning. I am learning much through you and creating valuable connections. Take care 😊💜

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SnuchuSenior Contributor

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Take care, @Former-Member! 🙂

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DecadianSenior Contributor

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Thanks Teej

Feedback is always valuable - our stories keep us connected -

It's been this way since the beginning of human history - and in some cultures these stories are still coming to us from the ancient past -

Hugs

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Unknown userMember

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Oops just an amendment. I am learning and finding connections with so many people here which is why it is so valuable💜😊

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DecadianSenior Contributor

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That's great Snuchu

Where do you live? - are you the person from Canada?

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SnuchuSenior Contributor

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Yeah, I'm the person from Canada! Wow, am I famous or something? Haha, I'm kidding.

What about you? Aussie?

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DecadianSenior Contributor

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Hi @Snuchu

I am a first generation Australian - my background is British - English and Northern Ireland

But I identify with being an Aussie - and proud of my heritage

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