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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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MazaritaSenior Contributor31 Oct 2015, 2:09 am AEDT

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That does seem like a good indicator. And also the trip will be short and sweet.

Great chatting with you, thanks again for your company. I'm signing off for tonight. Hope we both get restful sleeps. 🙂

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ethSenior Contributor31 Oct 2015, 2:13 am AEDT

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Goodnight and thanks for your company

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor31 Oct 2015, 3:09 am AEDT

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Lovely to read your conversation @eth and @Mazarita

I still have not been able to sleep ... I try but get so anxious about early starts.

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ethSenior Contributor31 Oct 2015, 3:31 am AEDT

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Looks like I can't sleep yet either @Appleblossom. Went to bed for nearly an hour and lay there doing my deep breathing but it didn't work. I can only stay in bed for so long when my mind is active. What do you have to do tomorrow?

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor31 Oct 2015, 3:35 am AEDT

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catching the train into the city for a choir rehearsal ... Saturday and then Sunday ... it will be with my old church choir

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ethSenior Contributor31 Oct 2015, 3:39 am AEDT

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That sounds like it's definitely worth getting up for @Appleblossom. Singing is so uplifting. I guess it's going to be another nanna nap afternoon - for me too!

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor31 Oct 2015, 3:44 am AEDT

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It is the main early morning event I have had to worry about for a long time ... I have been active a lot more but still mind just whirrs and whirrs.

Nanna naps are part of life now. It is kind of nice to chat though in the middle of the night. @eth I enjoyed your conversation about managing your mood ...

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ethSenior Contributor31 Oct 2015, 3:48 am AEDT

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@Appleblossom it might seem like I talk about it too often in these forums but it's pretty much my whole focus these days since I'm not working. Do you work?

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor31 Oct 2015, 3:55 am AEDT

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I didnt think you were talking too much about it ... as I dont have a clear diagnosis and havent had conversations in that way I found it genuinely interesting.

I keep busy

I feel like I work hard ...

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ethSenior Contributor31 Oct 2015, 3:58 am AEDT

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Wow @Appleblossom you sound highly motivated. Family alone is a worthwhile, more-than-full-time job, let alone all the others. What sort of volunteering are you doing?

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