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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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Hello @artee, it is wonderful to see you again

I have not read your messages yet , just got home , How are you my friend xx

Hello @Former-Member, hope your family are all feeling better xx

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Hi @Former-Member

I'm feeling pretty rotten. I would just end it all if I didn't have kids.

I'm having some troublesome thoughts. I might text my psychiatrist, I just took some 'as needed' meds, it would be good for them to knock me out, but I have built up such a tolerance that I'll probably not notice it.

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Hi @Angels333

I'm sorry to hear you're feeling rotten today.

It sounds like your kids are really important to you, and help keep you safe, that's great.

You seem to be taking proactive action in responding to your troublesome thoughts, in taking your 'as needed' medication and getting in contact with your psychiatrist, good on you.

Remember you can get 24/7 support from the below services if needed, too:

Lifeline 13 11 14

Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467

Glad you've come online to get some support from your Forums friends

Take care,

Shimmer

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Hope you had a good night sleep last night @artee

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Thinking of you @Angels333

Hope you're okay. Good idea to text your psych. Keep on chatting here with, here for you.

take care xxxooo

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@Angels333

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Thanks @Shimmer

My meds sre making me very drowsy, so I'll be having an early night I think.

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sleep peacefully @Angels333 I hope tomorrow is a better day. I often think the same as ytou, that i'm so lucky to have my kids to focus on as a purpose. stay strong xx

Hi @Shaz51 kids are better, but i have a massive headache following me around that won't go away. i did have a carer come and help today though so had some help to clean the house and just have an adult conversation.. which was timely really.

so tired tonight, i couldnt sleep last night so hoping that i sleep tonight... wish sleep was easier... everything else would be easier if i could sleep! sigh.

lj

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Hope you sleep well @Angels333

thinking of you xxxooo

take care

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omg that's amazing heart F&H
Hi to everyone. And a warm welcome to the influx of new contributors. Having trouble keeping up 😞..
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