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Night Shift

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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@Mazarita. I here to throw a curved ball at you. What is more important on here - being able to share a story with someone where there are similarities or being there just to listen. I find myself in a quandary tonight

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@Former-Member, thanks, a curved ball may be what I need to get my foggy mind working again and at least engage with someone else's issues instead of my own blank tired feelings. From what you say, I'm guessing you are on the verge of sharing more of your story on another thread. I've read a little of that thread but not all and so I can't really gauge what is the most appropriate thing at this point. Sometimes, it's true, listening may be the best thing that can be done. Telling your own story in that particular context may be too overwhelming. It's just really hard to say. I trust your instincts though from what I've known of you quite intensively now for a little while. Best with what you decide.

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@Mazarita. It's the one place I've always thought it right to share but I guess I'm still scared too. And I only want to share if it will help the person. I really don't want this to be about me. I also worry that it may trigger some. Any thoughts?

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PS and I'm so sorry you've had a really down day @Mazarita. Hoping I'm stimulating you out , or really just helping work through something again. I've had contact with my therapist this afternoon ( I'm so spoilt and she's helped)

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@Former-Member, given that there is some doubt in your mind about whether your story might be triggering and unhelpful, I might then say not to share in that particular context. I am also mindful of how important it is for you to be ready and as safe as possible in sharing. For that reason, when you are ready, I would suggest either starting your own thread or sharing here where you feel familiar and supported. What do you think?

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p.s. @Former-Member, thanks for your kind wishes. Yes, it is helping to chat with you, as it usually is, regardless of what is being discussed. And I don't think you are spoilt at all. I think you deserve all the support you get and more.

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Thank you, you have helped. @Mazarita 😊💜💐

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I'm spoilt because she is overseas at a conference. 😮

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Thanks for your advice @Mazarita. I'm finding it really hard to trust myself at the moment. I'm still going to be scatty for a bit.
Hey @Faith-and-Hope. How has your day gone. How is your dad?

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However @Former-Member is at any given moment is fine with me. Mainly just glad you are around. 🙂

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