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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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Unknown userMember

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Thanks @Faith-and-Hope. I think you are right. I am not coping well at the moment at all. I'm breaking down constantly. I need to find different help right now. I was trying so hard not to need it. Thanks again😊💜

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SnuchuSenior Contributor

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Awesome, perfect, @Faith-and-Hope!

@Former-Member, I'm truly very sorry that you're struggling right now. *hugs*

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Unknown userMember

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Thanks @comet , you have a beautiful soul.I am going to try to sort something out. Take care of you 😊💜

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Please remember @Former-Member that there are different levels of help, and for different purposes.

It sounds like you are conscious of the need to deal with something in the bud just now ...... go with your intuition there ...... it's usually right, and no harm done at all if it's not 🌷

We all need help with different things in life - no exceptions - that's why we are not alone. Humans are communal beings.

🌸

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cometSenior Contributor

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@Former-Member. Just breathe. In for 4, out for 4. Repeat (without hyperventilating). Many people care about you, you know that. Rise above it. Do not sink!!!

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Helpline 1800 18 7263

This is the SANE Helplone @Former-Member

This is Lifeline if you need to make that call ....... 13 11 14

Otherwise, light your candle, breathe your way through it, go clean the bathroom sink, or get out if the house and walk somewhere .....

Chat with us ....... stay afloat ❤️

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Unknown userMember

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Hi @Former-Member,

Sorry to hear that you are struggling at the moment.

Please feel welcome to call us on at the Help Centre on 1800 18 7263 as @Faith-and-Hope mentioned above, to talk about what is happening for you and possibly work out some next steps. We are open from 9am-5pm monday-friday AEST.

As an alternative to Lifeline, you could also call the Samaritans Helpline on 135 247. They are open 24/7.

Look forward to talking to you soon.

Take care @Former-Member

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KurraSenior Contributor

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Hi @Former-Member

It's really important to try to get yourself to understand that seeking help when you need it is a strength. Yes, sometimes it takes a lot of courage to pick up that phone but it is a sign of enormous personal strength.

I can still get caught in that head talk 'you're just too weak to do this yourself '. The really negative thoughts that can cause us so much trouble.

When you choose to reject the negative self talk you're well on the way to winning the battle. It must have taken courage to ask for help here last night. I'm hoping the plentiful support you found on this forum helped you get through.

The reason I prefer talk back radio to music in these situations is that it distracts me so much more. I'll even end up arguing with one of the callers - not on the radio but at them for being so arrogant / ignorant/ off-the-planet etc. With music my head can keep on worrying /thinking /stressing etc.

Thinking of you and sending you strength 💕

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MazaritaSenior Contributor

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Just adding another voice of support here for you, @Former-Member. I'm totally with @Faith-and-Hope that we are communal beings and all of us need help with different things. That exchange of energy is one of the things that makes us human. Trying to do things all alone is not the way. I'm also totally with @Kurra that reaching out to a phone support life is a STRENGTH, not a weakness. It's taking care of you and your family, it's proactive and brave. Sending gentle hugs.

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BlueBaySenior Contributor

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@Former-Member

Sending you lots of hugs and positive strength. Take care xxxooo

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