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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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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor20 July 2016, 2:07 pm AEST

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I'm getting more space to myself as they get older @Former-Member .... but I have has to insist on it from everybody .... there is a tendency to take mum for granted in most households I think ..

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Unknown userMember20 July 2016, 2:20 pm AEST

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That's for sure @Faith-and-Hope. You sound like a great mum. 😀🌹🌸

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Shaz51Senior Contributor20 July 2016, 2:22 pm AEST

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I agree @Former-Member

you are a great mum @Faith-and-Hope

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Unknown userMember20 July 2016, 2:27 pm AEST

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I noticed that 2 people have birthdays this week. 😀

Happy Birthday to you @Mazarita
💜🎂🎁☕🍰🌹🌸

Happy Birthday to you @Former-Member
❤🎁🎂☕🍰🌷🌻

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor20 July 2016, 2:35 pm AEST

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Thanks @Former-Member @Shaz51 .... 😊

I think most of us just try to do the best with what we've got, and I'm lucky .... I've got a lot !

I really, really feel for those posting here whose mothers have too many personal issues going on to be able to engage appropriately with their kids .... and I am talking about the ones who reject their kids, an don't support them in abuse situations, and all the rest of it .... not the ones whose hearts are in the right place ..... the ones who get up and keep giving even when everyday is hard to gear up for themselves .... they're the ones who need medals !!

🏆🏁🎉

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Unknown userMember20 July 2016, 2:36 pm AEST

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wow @Faith-and-Hope im sorry to hear your daughter has a nasty migraine 😞 i get migraines from stress too (and sometimes seemingly for no rreason as well). I wish schooling wasnt so difficult for her, its unfair that 'difference' really isnt recognised at schools for its benefits... the systems just try to fit everything/one through the same holes...

you do sound like a great mum, and i'm glad that you insist on and do make time for you, as you would definitely need to keep your strength up for all the battles and steps that you fight with/for your daughter.

My lil fella has two bad ear infections, was up most of last night crying too. hoping that the antibiotics we got this morning and drops will help soon. Its tricky, he's cranky and cross but wants cuddles and clinging at the same time, plus he really can't hear well so he's worried and frustrated if he doesnt hear what i say straight away. Hes had a lot of medical issues over the years, as well as either Reactive attachment disorder from trauma or autism and GAD. he needs to have a proper autism assessment to rule one or the other out, but its hard to make that happen here (and so costly!) mostly we're just working on the biggest challenges one at a time and making progress albeit slowly.

Hi @Former-Member i've been struggling with my bday as it brings up bad memories, though im trying to replace those with new and better ones.. its hard. I'm really glad to see you staying around the forums, hope you're finding them good and helpful.

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Unknown userMember20 July 2016, 4:37 pm AEST

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@Lisajane Happy Birthday- hope you had a great day

I'm doing ok today. I'm seem to be very tired with the new med. I went out not long ago and had a lunch- just grabbed myself an Hawaiian Pizza.

I will not be seeing my specialist until 2/8 and she will be starting some cognitive testing and EEG. Hope evryone is having a nice afternoon and evening.

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Unknown userMember20 July 2016, 4:38 pm AEST