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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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@Former-Member Before I head off it seems so very unfair. I do not understand this archaic system at all. I would have thought being supported by mental health specialists as a really sound measure of your parenting skills. I really feel for you. I really, really, really hope that common sense prevails and the kids are put first. Surely someone must see that dragging this all out helps no one. I don't know what else to say to support you but it all just seems incredibly unfair and cruel. Sending many hugs😊💜

PS. @Faith-and-Hope Post is way more helpful than mine which was just emotion fuelled and me feeling angry 😡 on your behalf. I do believe what @Faith-and-Hope posted is the only way to go but I do have my pitchfork ready if needed😝

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ethSenior Contributor

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I'm heading off now too. Goodnight all. Hope tomorrow is one of the better ones and everyone gets enough sleep.

If you're around @Mazarita I'm thinking of you and sending best wishes.

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arteeSenior Contributor

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Sandman has arrived, so I'm heading off. Hoping tonight isn't filled with the horrific death and destruction nightmares of the past week. I believe it was a food allergy that triggered them this time.

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Unknown userMember

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I hope you sleep well @artee💤😴

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Goodnight @artee @eth @Former-Member @PeppiPatty ....

Sleep well everybody .... 💕

@Former-Member you know there is usually someone floating around on this thread at all hours ... ? If you are finding it hard to distract yourself enough to settle down to sleep it can help to chat on for a while. I hope you're feeling better soon ....

Dont forget the power of hot chocolate ! 😏

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Yeah ... well ... @Former-Member .... sometimes the pitchfork is necessary too ❣💜

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Unknown userMember

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@Faith-and-Hope and @Former-Member

and everyone else, thank you for understanding and acknowledging how hard things are with all of this. I do hope that love and just being present for my kids will be enough.

Hope all those heading off to bed sleep well,

LJ

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MazaritaSenior Contributor

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Hi @Former-Member, @eth, thanks for the callouts. I am doing okay. Just taking a bit of a break from forum and filling my time with creative things, also focussing more on daily activities. I get a bit carried away here sometimes so it's good to take a step back every now and then to refocus priorities. Really appreciate your care in my absence.

Hi everyone, not keeping up with all the messages at present but wishing you the very best. Hugs!

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cometSenior Contributor

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@Former-Member. Good morning to you. I hope you are better than OK... Have been waiting since Friday to post this....long story......Because of my thoughts, feelings & actions I have decided to take an extended break. Am sorry I have not posted sooner. What I am extremely sorry for is some of my posts which involved 'over-caring', silence or near- nastiness..I did not expect that to happen & am truly sorry. Personality or illness I am unsure, something to work on for sure. The last thing I want is for you to be hurt by me again.....thankyou for taking the time to talk to me, I am the better for it & appreciate it a great deal. Am so glad you are back posting again, & further un-burdening yourself....Good on you Teej. I really admire your courage, determination & spirit....You are a great presence here!.......Good luck with absolutely everything....I know you will get there....I shall always be wishing you well, & sending my kind thoughts & Best wishes.......Gina at Sane HQ may be able to explain further. But you are an intelligent lady who I don't think needs to call her......Take good care. Hugs to you, @Mazarita & Faith-And-Hope & others. Good days ahead for you ladies I predict......

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Hi @comet

I hope you can work through the issues that are troubling you and still stay around here somewhere .... understand if you've got to take breaks to work with your situation .... others do too ....

Will accept whatever you need to do ....

Wish you well always

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