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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 Contributor28 June 2016, 9:16 am AEST

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Good for you @BlueBay.

Try to remember that it's all about the process, and it won't always be difficult, and it won't always be triggering for you ..... I hope today is a good day in art therapy and you come home feeling like it was a success.

Hi @Crazy_Bug_Lady

So glad you cancelled work. Hope your meds get sorted out really quickly and it all stabilises again. Look forward to hearing how it's all worked out. You did what you needed to for work contact, so give yourself a ✅ and don't worry too much about how they take it .... it might help them to prioritise getting that answer machine turned on !

Hey @Angels333

Glad you're feeling better ..... hope you get some recovery rest today. I'm sure looking forward to the school holidays ❣

Hi @Former-Member. You mentioned me a few pages back, and I only left a 'like' in the middle of a crazy day, but it was good to hear you sounding good. School holidays shortly for you too ❣

Hey @Former-Member

You went quiet yesterday ..... did you end up having that bed-picnic after it was so cold over your way ?

Thinking of so many others today who haven't posted for a while. Hope it's an okay day for everybody.

Gotta run now ...... got a D3 to get to school .....

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor28 June 2016, 9:20 am AEST

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I don't think I would have survived this year without the school counsellor @Former-Member ......

I forgot to mention her as an elixir yesterday ❣

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Unknown userMember28 June 2016, 9:30 am AEST

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Morning @comet. How are you today? Not sure if your appointment is in the morning or afternoon but wish you luck 😊💜
Think it might be another 4 seasons in one day for me again so you may want to prepare and get out your wet weather gear and umbrella and possibly armour for protection from me😝😱
Seriously though I know you're a bit apprehensive about your appointment but I have faith that it will be fine. Crossing fingers and toes. Sending reassuring hugs💐😊💜

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Unknown userMember28 June 2016, 9:36 am AEST

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PS @comet. My therapist informed me yesterday she was heading overseas for a couple of weeks from today which is probably having some effect with the crazies. She has however given me a way to contact her while away if needed so I'm feeling pretty lucky and spoilt about it. 😊💜

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Crazy_Bug_LadySenior Contributor28 June 2016, 9:50 am AEST

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Called the pdoc office. The usual receptionist (who js really nice) wasnt in. The other receptionist is a herk.
Doc is completely booked out. K asked to leave a message and her call me. Hopefully.

Niw I'm crying panicing again

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Unknown userMember28 June 2016, 9:59 am AEST

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Plan B then @Crazy_Bug_Lady. Ring GP. Explain that it's really important for you to see someone. Make the next appointment you can get. Then try to have a cup of tea or whatever warm drink relaxes you. Have you got any old favourite movies to watch or something familiar to comfort you. Maybe go and talk to your bugs and make sure they are all ok for now. Hold on because it will get better. Maybe tag @Mazarita if you want to talk to her about it again as she has experience with this. Thinking of you sending more hugs. 😊💜

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Crazy_Bug_LadySenior Contributor28 June 2016, 10:14 am AEST

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My gp isnt in till thursday.
Last time i saw another gp (sh related) she slapped me and yelled at me.

I'm scared.

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Unknown userMember28 June 2016, 10:22 am AEST

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Make the appointment for Thursday then @Crazy_Bug_Lady. I know it's hard but it's one more day. That's horrible about other GP , really not ok. Then today you need to focus on you. Maybe your psych will ring but maybe not too. So I guess what can you do to try and occupy yourself today. Really simple things. If you feel like sleeping that's good too. Yesterday when I was in a mess and someone suggested a hot drink that helped me. Last night I did jigsaw puzzles to help calm me too. I'm not sure what helps you. Just throwing more ideas can you YouTube funny animal stuff that sometimes helps me too. Any little thing to help distract and pass time helps. I'm here all day to throw ideas at you if you want. Not sure how far Killi is from you but maybe you could take a photo and upload it here too. A walk in the fresh air could help but if you have to drive I wouldn't worry about it. I hope this helps. 💐💜🕷🐂🦂

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DecadianSenior Contributor28 June 2016, 10:26 am AEST

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Oh sheesh @Crazy_Bug_Lady -

That doctor should be reported for slapping your and yelling at you - that is abuse

I'm shocked that it happened to you!!!!!!!!

If course you are scared - I would be angry myself -

@Former-Member has made some good comments - look after yourself as best you can and get onto your doctor on Thursday -

Decadian

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cometSenior Contributor28 June 2016, 10:30 am AEST

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@Former-Member. Good morning to you. Thankyou for your post, greatly appreciate it. Love your humour! I really do. Shame about lack of sleep for you. For me, getting plenty of sleep & taking my medications at roughly the same time each day is really, really important & reduces the risk of heading north or south in a way that is not good for me...Thinking you speaking to school counsellor is a really, really good thing. If it helps your son even slightly (& hopefully will be more than that) its going to show in his mood outside school. If he feels like he has someone who is in his corner at school that's understanding & supportive of his situation & needs then that can only be a positive thing...I only wish there was a counsellor when I was really struggling at high school. I know it would of made a difference. Good on you for doing that.A wise move I think...I wish you both good luck with that!......much appreciate your kind words & wishes for appt today. Feel like my intelligence is decreasing before my eyes...shall know more this afternoon I guess...anyway.... I hope you are OK & you manage to get some rest....take good care. Thinking of you & sending my best wishes & hugs as always...ooo.......haven't seen 'the castle', have it on DVD though. The thought of concentrating for 2 hrs is too much.....could always pause I guess?... Take care teej. Enjoy your day...

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