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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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Sorry we were both writing and posting simultaneously 😊

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Unknown userMember

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Thanks for sharing @Faith-and-Hope.😊💜. Seriously I would have lost it, it would have caused me a complete emotion regulation breakdown but I'm so glad you held it together for what will always be a memorable night for D3 and your family. 😊💜

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Unknown userMember

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Hey @comet thinking of you. I really hope your ok but I'm guessing things are pretty tough today. Sending many hugs and best wishes. I have a feeling you've had to use some of the advanced ones I sent you already. Best wishes😊💜

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Unknown userMember

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Just a recap on that @comet. It appears if I've done my maths properly that it's a double up on the best wishes and a double on the hugs😝😊💜

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DecadianSenior Contributor

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You do it well @Former-Member

I tried that once when I knew fewer people - now I tend to post to nearly everyone most days - or the people I know at least

It seems that the site has grown since I joined after Easter - I found my way here through Compassionate Friends - and so glad I did

I hope your day went as well as possible - and you can have a peaceful evening

Decadian

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Hi @Former-Member

That is something I have learned to do ..... rather than getting hot under the collar about things going haywire, I put my best foot forward to control what I can, then try to find something to appreciate in the midst of the storm while I wait for it to settle down.

No use throwing good energy at something I can't make a difference with - better to use it more positively, and breathe deeply ❣

Often much easier said than done .....

Takes practice .......

Life has served up lots of practice sessions for me so I can get it right ..... I think .... by the time I'm 90 maybe ....

😆

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Unknown userMember

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Ok I'm putting out a call. I'm still sitting outside the shops in my car, have done the shopping but don't want to go home because I know I will crash and lose the plot. This is one of my crazy things I do. I want to feel ok just for a bit longer but I know the minute I walk through the door it will be like the dementors (Harry potter) coming to get me. Any suggestions.

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Take home hot chips ❣

Isnt that the way it's done @Decadian ?

Favourite food treats for all varieties of baby dragon ......

Does yours look like this @Former-Member ?

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Unknown userMember

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@Faith-and-Hope. It's actual not my baby dragon. He's not home. It's my demons and my darkness😱

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plasmoSenior Contributor

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@Faith-and-Hope top answer

@Teej i'd try and focus and get in the zone, just think about the task at hand and deal with other stuff later. also believing things will work out can work out well

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