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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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AppleblossomSenior Contributor16 June 2016, 2:29 am AEST

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I only know about recent stuff cos my son had me watch Breaking Bad ... I am an old fashioned girl ... now ... sort of ... nothing illicit for well over 30 years .. one toke maybe ... dont stuff yourself up ... old friends or new ...it is often social ... we are very cultural animals .. I made sure my kids were well aware of the dangers and all 3 are not into it ... so I did do something right ..

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SnuchuSenior Contributor16 June 2016, 2:35 am AEST

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Yeah, Breaking Bad was a bad idea for me... It kind of triggered my cravings too.

I'd go back on it for social purposes, but not for a while, so I know I won't get out of control being dependent on it again.

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor16 June 2016, 2:45 am AEST

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My son watched BB to try and understand his father and my dope and sciencey background .. son has zero interest in dope of any kind .. isnt it amazing how we all respond so individually? Or maybe it was a cautionary tale .. I found the first few seasons intersting .. but less compelling as lead turned to the dark side .. so my son started apologising for the series .. I was just glad that we are relating well enough to be able to watch such controversial thins together ...

Its great you have a health care team ..

I have found it really hard to get one ... I am just too much of a coper .. and cant scream ... "I need" very well ... so i started to do it when I came on this forum

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plasmoSenior Contributor16 June 2016, 3:07 am AEST

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hi people

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SnuchuSenior Contributor16 June 2016, 3:15 am AEST

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Yeah, a trigger for someone could be not a trigger for others. And vice versa. 🙂

I'm glad you guys have such a good family... Mine's really great, but my mom's side of the family has outcasted me because I went to jail.

I get hospitalized pretty often, so they had to give me a team.. It's an intensive care team. It's been helpful! I hope you find a way to get help, even if it's not a team, because there's various kinds of help out there. I don't know what it's like in Australia, I'm sorry. 😞

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor16 June 2016, 3:29 am AEST

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I mentioned a book The Reader on another thread .. have you heard of it @Snuchu.. it is about a lday who went to gaol. It must be hard to start a new life .. and you already said you didnt want to lose old friends .. often that (social culture) is much the issue .. as goodness or deliberate badness IMO.

Hi plab .. do you mind if I take it up as nick name? It just sounded cute. I can go back to plasmo too?

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plasmoSenior Contributor16 June 2016, 3:34 am AEST

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yeah i dont mind, i've been called plab elsewhere

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor16 June 2016, 3:42 am AEST

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it seemed to suit your personality .. thanks

what have you been up to?

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SnuchuSenior Contributor16 June 2016, 3:42 am AEST

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Hey, @plasmo! 🙂 How are you doing?

No, I haven't read that one... I should check it out, but bear with me, I don't read all that much anymore, but I'll try. Is it an Australian book, or worldwide?

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plasmoSenior Contributor16 June 2016, 3:45 am AEST

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hi @Snuchu

not much happening here, started to feel bored and understimulated. just went for a quick walk today

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