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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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Hi @Former-Member

It's interesting that children who were abused in Institutions are allowed a Royal Commission and sometimes compensation - as if that can ever take anything away

But for those who are abused in their families as children - there is no comeback - just lies like your ex

Sheesh - the people who are not in a position to care for their children as less likely to write well - you right well

But using a breakdown or burnout from the past against you - and whatever he did to you - that's is pure nasty-mindedness

Yes - I am ready to take my walk - I think I could make it to the beach - I am to talk every fine day with my new shoes - my feet feel so much better

Decadian

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I so agree with you @Former-Member

I was abused by 3 different people at differrent times (2xfamily, 1 neighbour) and it hurts me so much,. I feel so much for everyone that has been abused especially by family as they are the ones that we (as young children) believed we could trust. Our trust was taken away.

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hugs @BlueBay yes, its incredibly difficult. i was also abused by different people in my childhood.. and been left with pain.. and deep injuries. im hearing you.

lj

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Good morning 😉 once again,

@Faith-and-Hope you are right, I never thought of it like that. But when I visited Spain we only went to bed in the early morning hours, then you need a siesta. I just enjoy having the choice of going to sleep.

@eth and @Decadian I hope you enjoyed your walk. I might give that a try, not sure yet. Lazy day today.

@Former-Member sounds like you had an incredible busy morning!

@BlueBayThinking of you and I understand, I was abused for 4 years by 3 men. I am finally starting to acknowledge that it has happened. There will never be compensation, there will never be justice. I'm reaching out to all survivors, remember we have already been through the worst. Big hugs x

I'm empty now. Does that happen to you? That's where I wonder if I should participate in forums. It triggers. My psych told me not to watch the news (which I never used to anyway, I just thought I try and challenge myself) - I'll talk to him about the forums.

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Hi @Former-Member

My therapist has said to me - not to go on forums. because it sometimes triggers and also because of my BPD illness I tend to use forums to reach out and seek help - all for myself. Boy that is being so honest, now i really hate myself. I apologise to everyone for me being on here, I just needed to talk to others, to try to help others although i don't know if i have helped many. Probably not. It's been me on here more often than me helping. See that's the BPD thing. God i hate it so much. I am so sorry to everyoe if I have overstepped my boundaries by being on here far too often. (now i am crying)

I just can't get a break from anything or anyone atm.

At times I do feel empty, like i have no belonging 😞

and at times i often wonder - if only i could report it - but I couldn't do that, it's too traumatic

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Sorry guys, I feel literally sick in the stomach and am shaking.

I think I'll stick to my own thread, no offense to anyone, but I have enough triggers & flashbacks as it is.

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I am so sorry @Former-Member if it was my post that has given you flashbacks. I am really sorry there was no intention of that.

I hope you are okay.

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@BlueBay you are a beautiful soul, I love spending time with you on the forum. You are not alone when you think we are only taking and never giving. But you are giving and you are thoughtful as well. Take care & big hugs xox

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@Former-Member

Tears are rolling down my face.

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