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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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PS @Crazy_Bug_Lady I know you are struggling to ring but you probably need to ring back the psych and get the next available appointment too. You need to try and tell them it's really important. I'm sure your psych won't want you suffering like this. Then once you have definate appointments you can concentrate on riding this awful medical Storm. It has nothing to do with you just medication. I think it is helpful to remember this. Sending hugs💜

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Crazy_Bug_LadySenior Contributor

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I'm trying to get the nerve up to go to the gp clinic. If I ask for a make doc then I wont see the one that yelled at me. Then I just have to pray to the gods i get someone vaguely understanding...
Everyone in here has gp horror stories and it scares me...

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Unknown userMember

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I think it sounds like a good idea @Crazy_Bug_Lady. Then you are doing something positive trying to help yourself. I have not had bad experiences with GPs before. You are stronger than you think and are trying to fight this all the way at the moment. I really hope if you go you get someone understanding. Wishing you luck and crossing fingers for you😊💜

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Unknown userMember

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Hi @Crazy_Bug_Lady, sounds like a very tough couple of days for you. Sorry if I'm repeating others but I wondered if you've considered using a chat service for support? I know you're not keen on the phone and chat services provide the same sort of support via typing out your thoughts rather than speaking them. You're used to doing that on here so I wondered if it might help? It's an extra level of support for days like this when the people you turn to are unavailable.

We have a chat service at SANE but Lifeline and Beyond Blue also have one. Some of them start later in the day but the SANE one is on now. Have a think about it.

Take care of yourself. You'll get to the other side of this.

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Crazy_Bug_LadySenior Contributor

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Thanms @Former-Member im at the gp clinic (okay, im in the parking lot)...
Didnt kniw sane had a chat. Tried the beyond blue one last year they weren't helpful...

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Unknown userMember

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Hey @comet. I can probably short cut 'the castle' for you as I know most of the lines😝 That movie really appealed to my sense of humour. I kind of love Australian movies, not that I see many any more. Last movie I saw was 'the dressmaker' which I absolutely loved. Have you got favourites?

I also meant to tell you not to rush and buy Brene brown. She is more about general living principles rather than from a mental health perspective. I'm not sure how much data you have but if you have enough she has two famous talks you could watch in your phone. One is about vulnerability and the other is regarding shame. She is a researcher in social work (PhD) and very clever but writes in really down to earth manner. She also used humour which is a must for me to keep my attention span. She also incorporates some of Kristen Neff's self compassion too.

Please let me know how your appointment goes. I'll be waiting to hear. Good luck😊💜

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SnuchuSenior Contributor

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@Former-Member - Yeah of course I'm okay, I'm awesome... I've been camping for like 6 days now, something like that, and it's been a grand ball. Campfires, s'mores, hotdogs, indian tacos, etc... 🙂

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Unknown userMember

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That's fabulous @Snuchu. Love camping, even now still. Great to see that smile too😊

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Hi @Crazy_Bug_Lady

I am still at home - waiting to take my daughter to school - and have picked up your posts .....

Good for you stepping out to the GP despite all your reservations ..... you're doing it ❣

Waiting to hear how you go.

❤️

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Love it @Snuchu .... sounds like you're a real wilderness babe ...... that's 'babe' as in 'cool chick' not 'kiddo' .... 😊 Sound like you're having a lot of fun ❣

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