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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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@PeppiPatty

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Hi @Jacques

Wow, you are such a good son! i'm glad you are able to keep busy and doing so much awesome stuff!

I'm not that handy unfortunately (that may be the only good thing about living in a rental/gov housing!)

i'm glad you're checking in, always looking out for you on here. i've been just so hectic and busy with work lately and as usual struggling to keep up with everything that i just couldnt keep up with here and cope with anything. but holidays are here finally...

How is everyone else doing today? We had a dr visit for my son, but was ok. then had a coffee at a nice cafe/bakery where they do good gluten free stuff. (daughter is coeliac) now watching a video before its time for the dinner rush.

lj

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Hi My dear friend @Decadian,

Yes i am so tired and exhausted, i am almost done, 3 full days of hard labour all on my own has taken a toll, i am so tired, but excited too to finally after 20 years to have it all done.

Yes, mum has had a really tough year this year, so many ongoing health problems, i just hope she can get a break soon.

I have really missed being on here with eveyone, i have been trying so hard to make time but it is so difficult to find it.

take care my friend. you are always in my thoughts.

Jacques

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Hi @Former-Member,

yes, i am really quite excited, it has been 2 years planning and getting all the materials ready to do it, and now it is done, yay.

Oh yes, i had to learn everything the hard way, as i did it, so much trial and error, but i am learning fast.

I am so so proud of you @Former-Member, all the things you do, so much responsibility and you still manage to keep your head above water, i do hope things get easier as the months roll on, i know you will make it, i have confidence you have the strength to get their.

I do really try to post, but have so much going on it is hard to find the time. i am going to make more of an effort once things settle down here, i have missed you dearly, hugs my friend, i know you will be fine.

Jacques

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nap nap

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Dear @Faith-and-Hope

RAnt away good hearing that you can

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Hi everyone. Just wanted to check in and say hello. Will go read the posts I've missed since saturday night. Sounds like lots has been happening for some of you. Not much happening here lately. I feel like I've just shut down since my friend gave me a lecture about being afraid and anxious too much. I don't think I even mentioned it here.

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Hi @eth,

I'm sorry to hear things are still not going so well for you. It sounds like this friend is causing you a fair bit of stress and distress and not supporting you in a way you need right now. Do you want to talk about it? 💜😊

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Hi @Former-Member how are you? Thanks for the offer. I had a good talk about it already tonight with Mum and am not really up to typing all the details, but I've decided to take a step back from the friendship for a while. I don't need people close to me putting pressure on me.

What's been happening with you lately?

I just saw a post where you were obviously responding to something @Mazarita had posted. Hi @Mazarita I hope you are ok. It seems like we've both been on here a lot less lately. I just find I've been struggling for words quite often and there were a couple of days where all the talk about abuse was bringing up too many memories for me.

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