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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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@Teej

I was just making sure you were okay. I'm glad to hear you are happy with your therapist- hope I didn't say anything to upset you.

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Unknown userMember

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Thanks @Kurra for understanding. I have a psych appointment next Tuesday to discuss medication and for the first time I'm happy to put everything on the table as options. It is interesting that medication gave you the biggest relief. So far they've always tried to give me antidepressants that are compatible with ADD so maybe that's an issue too. I do look at you and some of the others on here who have battled for years and found a place to be really living the best you can and that gives hope. Like others on here I guess I have all the hormone stuff too which I guess is not helping. Maybe I need to visit this again with my GP.

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Unknown userMember

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Not at all @Former-Member. It was kind of cool to have you on my side 💜😊

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plasmoSenior Contributor

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i think i have add. i start playing a song then decide i have to get up and eat a minute into it.

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Unknown userMember

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Hi @Kurra

I've started on some meds this wk but only very small dose. Are you still taking the same med?

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Unknown userMember

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I don't know if this might help, and I hope it doesn't seem condescending. And I made it up myself, not from a psychologist, so it might not be helpful for you.

But I like to think that my illness causes me to think certain thoughts, and that's just the 'thoughts' of my illness, not necessarily 'me' as such. And so I then have reasons to do what my doc says- and get out of bed, and be social and productive cause that's what 'normal' bec would do. Kind of reminding me of who I am when I'm well. And so I try to live the life 'healthy' bec would live. If that makes sense?

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Unknown userMember

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I know I'm not meant to say this, but meds rock! If you think it's the right thing for you (we're all different) then go for it.

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Unknown userMember

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It does @Former-Member. My therapist is often asking about my healthy adult (healthy Teej). I'm thinking your way ahead of me which is great @Former-Member. I think you have a bright future. 💜😊 I may have to work harder with this part.

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Unknown userMember

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Hey @plasmo. I often have the concentration span of a flea too.

@Faith-and-Hope I'll get back to answering your question soon. I haven't taken it the wrong way but I'm a little worried about answering it truthfully. It was a good question just I guess that I'm struggling with it a bit

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KurraSenior Contributor

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Hi @Former-Member

I've been taking this med since mid to late February. The difference it has made is unbelievable. I'm also taking a mood stabiliser. I've got other meds to take when I'm up or down but I have no need for these at present.

Starting a new med on a low dose is always wise. Do you think this new liquid med is making any difference?
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