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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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Unknown userMember02 July 2016, 8:15 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member & @comet & @Mazarita

@Mazarita, I'm so glad that you had a good appointment with your psychiatrist and I hope that you will be able to get back into a little more activity. It's great that your psychiatrist reduced your meds, hopefully that will help with your tiredness.

@Former-Member isn't it incredible how a little phone call can change our mood instantly. I hope you're feeling ok now and you have something relaxing planned for the evening.

@comet, with all the new technology I am stunned that we're still voting on paper, can't they make an app? Would bring quicker results too.

@Tyler77 I cannot relate really to your experience but I've had a few issues at pharmacies before, very annoying - I am always upset how they cannot make our lives easier. I complained once to a pharmacist and said, you know I'm not taking this shit for fun, it would be good if at least a pharmacist has a bit more compassion.

Have good evening all 🙂🤗💐

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Unknown userMember02 July 2016, 8:25 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member Good to see you around. I hope you are relaxing this weekend. How are you going?
I agree with the little things that tip us over. I think I have a masters degree in it😝 I have no plans for the rest of the weekend but am kind of glad. How about you?

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Unknown userMember02 July 2016, 8:28 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member
I'm feeling better, thank you. And I am similar to you, no plans for the weekend just a bit of pottering around. With the cold out there I just like sitting at the fire.

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Tyler77Senior Contributor02 July 2016, 8:30 pm AEST

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Hey @Former-Member

Thanks for trying to relate. Yeah, some people have no compassion or empathy for others. I wonder why they get into services to help people, if they don't care about anyone else. Probably because some of those jobs are big earners. But i really wished they were reserved for people who actually gave a hoot about others. One lady at the insurance company was very helpful and kind. But the rest I talked to, did the bare minimum to try to help my situation out.

What are your plans for the weekend?

I am just gonna take it easy, maybe do some disc golfing, watch movies and maybe fireworks....

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Unknown userMember02 July 2016, 8:41 pm AEST

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Hi @Tyler77

I never understood the concept of pharmacies and all the paperwork that is required for Medicare and insurances in his country. Where I grew up, you got your meds at the doctors - much easier and no need to look and have the hassle with a pharmacist & waiting times.

What is disc golfing? Firework sounds great, I love fireworks 🙂

I've got nothing planned, just relax and sleep a lot and watch some movies. Another big week ahead at work so I really need to get some rest.

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Tyler77Senior Contributor02 July 2016, 8:49 pm AEST

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@Former-Member Disc Golf is just like regular golf but with a frisbee...its a whole lot of fun!

Yea, I don't know why pharmacies and insurance companies have a say in what kind, how much, or if i need medication at all. Personally, I think those decisions should be left to the Licenced Doctors. Now I have to wait for awhile to see if the insurance coverage decides this is the least expensive medicine I can take to help with my issues. It's all about the money and not the patient, which is very frustrating.

Well that sounds like a fun weekend you got planned. 🙂

Hope it goes slow for you and the work week goes fast! 😉

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Unknown userMember02 July 2016, 8:54 pm AEST

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Hi everyone, Just watched the most amazing dvd, about MI, I found at the op shop yesterday. Its a 2008 movie staring Ashley Judd called "HELEN"
Helen suffers a severe suicidal major depressive episode (what I prefer to call a breakdown) & eventually faces the darkness & comes through it. Its a very confronting movie that also highlights the impact of MI on family, employment, the legal system, hospitalisation etc etc. Has anyone else seen it?

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BlueBaySenior Contributor02 July 2016, 9:00 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member

I haven't seen it but it sounds like it would be a good movie to watch. I think I will google it and have a look.

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Unknown userMember02 July 2016, 9:04 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member

I will look that movie up too.

Hi @BlueBay, how are you and what are the news of your son's travel adventure? Are you starting to feel a bit more confident with him being away?

I know this is the night shift, but I'm quickly approaching bed time. Had a few hot whiskeys with lemon and honey to help with my sniffles and combine that with my night meds and I'll be out like a light.

Hope you all have a restful night xox

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BlueBaySenior Contributor02 July 2016, 9:11 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member

My anxiety has settled down with regards to my son overseas. He is having a good time, is in Paris now. He phones every night and sends photos.

I am so proud of him.

Yeah, i am a bit tired too; still light headed and tonight i have a sore throat. So i may have an early night too.

Hope you sleep well.

take care xxoo

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