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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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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor15 June 2016, 7:06 pm AEST

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@Former-Member

💌 ........... ❤❤❤

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor15 June 2016, 8:42 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member 😊

There you are ❤

I hope you have had a chance to rest up a bit and recover ......

Hugs xx

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Unknown userMember15 June 2016, 8:51 pm AEST

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Hi all, I'm really sorry for the past two days. This afternoon I did come undone again. I have since spoken with my therapist and have come to understand more of what's going on. I had also been too scared to tell her a few things which I did tonight. If I can ride out the next few days I should be ok. I have a psych review tomorrow which is adding anxiety too. I guess this is all a culmination of many things going on at the same time and a bit of the straw that broke the camels back. I don't feel as confused at the moment but know I need to take things really slowly and work on a couple of burning issues. I don't want to be a drama queen on here any more. The support is wonderful but I feel bad for all the drama I've caused everyone. I think I will have to go missing from the forum until I am more stable again. Thanking everyone again for your support. Take care 😊💜

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mrkotterSenior Contributor15 June 2016, 8:54 pm AEST

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@Teej wrote:
I don't want to be a drama queen on here any more. The support is wonderful but I feel bad for all the drama I've caused everyone. I think I will have to go missing from the forum until I am more stable again. Thanking everyone again for your support. Take care 😊💜

@Former-Member You are, in no way, being a drama queen. The forums are a place for things like this. We all have been in this spot and we are all willing to help. If you can, stick around. We like talking here.

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor15 June 2016, 9:01 pm AEST

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@Former-Member - compassion is as important as expression ...... we all take turns in both roles, and it's good for us.

Those of us who are feeling a bit unsure about how to respond watch and learn from what others do, or sign off for a while and then come back on to find that the situation and mood has changed .....

It's a smaller version of life really. That is what is happening in the wider world outside the forums too. but this is a bit of a safe haven, and the mods are walking with us, which is comforting too. They step in and teach us along the way as well.

❤

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Unknown userMember15 June 2016, 9:03 pm AEST

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Couldn't have said it better. The Forums are for good times and bad. There's room for both and for everyone to move between these states. And between needing help and providing it. No need to go anywhere @Former-Member.

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Unknown userMember15 June 2016, 9:17 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member

I'm hoping that you will feel a little better tomorrow. Please don't go away for good, I will miss you here.

Take care of yourself

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cometSenior Contributor15 June 2016, 9:56 pm AEST

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Hello @Former-Member. Just want to echo the above sentiments. Can also see why you feel it best to have some time-out here at this point. I get it. Whatever you decide I just want to wish you the very, very best on your journey towards better days. Am glad you spoke with your therapist tonight. You are brave! All I can say is good luck with everything Teej. In my heart I hope you can find peace. My words are so inadequate. We will miss you very much. Please look after yourself, & be kind to yourself. A big hug is sent with this post. Till next time....Take care Teej.

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KurraSenior Contributor15 June 2016, 9:56 pm AEST

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Sorry for what @Former-Member
As others have said this is where you can come during the good times and the really bad times as well as those in between. It is a place where you will find understanding, compassion and above all else support from the mods and from those of us who know how confusing/frightening /and all those other emotions and feelings that sometimes fail to add up properly.

It is of course your choice to take a bit of a holiday from the forum but an alternative choice is to remain with your friends here who will stay beside you, hold your hand and assist in whatever way we can.

I am sure we would all like to walk with you as you travel this tricky path.

Know that you are respected and much loved.
I'm just Kurra and you are just Teej. We are all accepted as we are at any given time.

Huge Hugzzz 💕

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MazaritaSenior Contributor15 June 2016, 10:28 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member, I can understand that sometimes we may need a break from the forum for any number of reasons. Many others on the forum have done just that at various times. I just want to wish you well whatever you decide to do for now. You have a group of people here who have really come to really appreciate you. We will still be here any time you feel it will be helpful to engage again, whether that's as early as tomorrow or next week or much later. Adding another voice of respect and well wishes.

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