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Night Shift

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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Hi @comet,

im going to start by throwing something back at you. You have nothing to apologise for (sound familiar😜😊) It must be my day to lose it today. I'm still struggling to pull myself together but hanging in there. It was sunny here today too. I have heard about grow. Have you been before? My phams worker wanted me to try when she was working with me but I was too obstinate back then. I hope you have a good night. Catch ya later😊💜

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Thanks @PeppiPatty for sharing your art, poem and story behind it. They must be a great reminder of your strength in adversity. All the best😊💜

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Love the "I have my own castle" bit @Decadian .........

My mind is having a field day with that visualisation ......

Let me see -

1. My castle is under siege sometimes, from without and from within.

2. My castle is mine, except it's not only mine, and the baby dragon also-inhabitants :pile_of_poo: all over it .... a lot.

3. My castle falls down sometimes and has to be put back together - maybe sand and cards are not the best choice of building materials .... hmmmmm

4. One of the castle-keepers is a bit AWOL at the moment.

5. My castle's walls are strong, mostly, and I get to hang interesting stuff around the place here.

But, I have my own castle too, and I like the sound of that ........ 🏰

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I love that @Faith-and-Hope. I needed some of your cheer and humour right now. I also love @Decadian s humour. Cheers😊💜

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Actually @Faith-and-Hope i think my behaviour today has been right up their with the ratty baby dragons😁

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Stunning artwork @PeppiPatty❣

🎨 ........... 🌈

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@Faith-and-Hope Are you around. I could do with a friendly 'face' right now. I'm pretty messed up.

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Hi @Former-Member
I'm here ........
What's happening for you ?

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Do you want to talk @Former-Member ?

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Wow!!! @PeppiPatty your paintings are just amazing!!! you are such an amazing talented woman. thank you for sharing them. I just love the second painting. I find it really deep and thoughtful and just beautiful.

I really like the castle analogy too @Faith-and-Hope - though I think i'd rather focus on how i want my castle to be.. rather than how it is at the moment hehe.

@Snuchu i really hope you get some sleep tonight, i crumble so badly when i dont sleep... i guess everyone does... we're all human after all! be kind and gentle with you, you're working so hard and doing so many things well, as @Shimmer i think it was.. said.

LJ

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