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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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cometSenior Contributor

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@Former-Member. Sorry for delay..was recharging phone. Can totally relate to lack of childhood affection. I received very little. Many days I long for just a reassuring hug, human touch is important. My psychiatrist thinks its a good thing in that regard for me to have a massage, which can be every six months as is, more frequent would be better still. Am sad to hear of your self-loathing, & thoughts of self-harm too of course. You mentioned brene brown previously & I wrote the name of her book down. Will buy it if you recommend. Must say I couldn't really get my head around mindful self-compassion. Prof Paul gilbert (psychologist) is considered a pioneer in the field....good insight & analogy re entering the arena. Going in to do battle. Just hoping you can enter the arena slowly with your therapist or maybe not. I really don't know what the best approach is. Be guided by her. I sincerely hope there is no slaughter. You have to learn how to do/think in a completely new way. We all realise that is not going to be easy for you. We all understand, & I'm sure I can say that we are supportive of you as you go through this difficult event/process. You mean a lot to people here. Don't forget that.....re politics....I'm weird, I love it, but have now had enough electioneering to do me for a long time...again, thank you for your kind words.....hoping you are having a peaceful & no stress afternoon. Thinking of you at this time...big gentle hugs to you teej ooo. Take care of you...

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DecadianSenior Contributor

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Thanks @Former-Member

Yes - I need the Adobe reader - I don't have any need for anything else - I've been successfully on line since 2004 and great - people mail me or use word for PDF documents

I don't use Apple - I'm on whatever the other one is - which I don't seem to need to know - does Internet Explorer mean anything - yes - that's it - and my anitviirus is flashing me in red saying that Adobe is malware with the means to access sensitive documents which is exactly what MyGov is about.

I'm planning to ring Centrelink in the morning - or maybe when I have had a break from the computer I can find a way to send them an email - but they can't answer me if I can't open the documents

I am computer savvy - I don't even have to think about most things - I reset my whole computer with the antivirus a few weeks ago - why about a poor little old lady who needs centrelink and has to have all this happen - I just hope such people have a helpful family member about.

Actually - I am totally p......d with the whole thing - does this make life easier for anyone

I actually doubt it

Sorry about the rant - we all have to sometimes

Yes - Plasmo - if you know - please heeeeeeeeeeelllllllllllppppppppppp 😉

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DecadianSenior Contributor

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And yes Teej - I am fine once I get on the plane - I love flying - I have flown across Bass Strait in a small plane from Moorabbin a couple of times - all part of the adventure. Last year I had a great week in Launceston - big plane nowdays - I remember feeling really happy there on my own - getting up when I was ready and walking around enjoying the parks and shops and the Japanese Macques Monkeys in the park opposite my motel - twice I got lost and had to get a taxi back - but they are cheap in Launceston

Of course I had to walk for miles to get out of the airport - I am told it is getting bigger all the time - and getting home was more than enough - the plane was late of course - and I missed my shuttle - of course - and the next shuttle broke down and I didn't have enough cash or credit available to get a taxi - but finally the shuttle got me home

So - it's not a bad idea to remember the bad parts and try and avoid them this time - I'm taking a later plane on Tuesday and coming back late on Saturday afternoon - and this way I am avoiding the peak days - Monday and Friday - and the peak periods - so once I get to the airport - it should be fine

I have fare insurance though - if things go wrong with something I have no control over - like the shuttle being too late - then it will not cost me anything extra to take an extra flight

Thanks - that is thoughtful advice - I like to cover my bases and I hope this time I have

Decadian

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DecadianSenior Contributor

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Hi @Jacques

How are you my friend? It is good to see you

Some of us - or maybe a couple - have an idea about a Saturday Morning come-as-you are - even in your jammies - virtual bug cup of tea or coffee - at around 10.00 am for an hour - I think

I might get me out of bed - but then - my battery runs for an hour - I might just take my computer back to bed with me

What do you think?

Decadian

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plasmoSenior Contributor

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nobody makes bugs in a cup like continental cup of bugs

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JacquesSenior Contributor

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Hi @Decadian,

I am well, just been really busy, it is great to see you have made some wonderful friends on here, i read your messages and you have put a smile on my face with the bug cup of coffee. thank you

wow sounds like an awsome idea, i would definatly try to join in on a saturday cuppa ans scone with cream and jam.

is it on another thread or is is going to be here? i think another saturday morning thread would be best.

great idea from great people, thank you for the invitation, i will try my best to join in.

hugs

Jacques

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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❤️ your sense of humour @plasmo !

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cometSenior Contributor

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@Former-Member. Are you OK?....I think you need a very gentle hug.....o.......not long till you see your therapist tomorrow. Please stay safe tonight...You are so in my thoughts..

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PeppiPattySenior Contributor

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hi @eth @Mazarita @Jacques

especially,

I'm trying to catch up on writing......falling asleep all the time: my husband is quitting smoking and he's very manic (I'm hiding in the bedrrom with Arlo)

@eth I have a lapband which is good for me. I Havent lost but...havent gained for a long time.

on lots of meds...my hubby is living up to his name of little buddah !! He's on more meds than me......

It's very difficult being with hubby because of hisfluctuating moods... I must go and write to thecarers esp. @Janna about some tips on caring for myself

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Unknown userMember

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Hi @comet. I'm holding on. Struggled all day and feeling sad but am ok. I hope you are ok too. Thank you for thinking of me. I'll catch up tomorrow. Have a peaceful night😊💜
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