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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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I guess I only read other's stories when I feel up to it. I hope I don't sound like a horrible person, but sometimes it makes me feel a little better knowing I'm not the only one feeling the way I do. But life itsn't all stressful, there is a section on the forums for good times.
Personally I've had a good day, ate too much pizza for dinner (is there such a thing?) and I'm pretty excited about uni going back. Things go up and down, and no matter how bad and down, things will always go back up again. 😊

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Hi @Former-Member,

I went through the same thing as you about a week after starting on here. I was given the advice that many go through this and that its ok to pull back and take care of yourself if it's affecting you. I just wanted you to know you are not alone with this. Sending best wishes to lift your mood and hugs too💜😊

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What's been getting you down? Would you like to talk about it?

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Hi @Former-Member, how was your day?

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Hey @Former-Member

It is really hard when you find a time or a night when a lot of people on the forums are struggling, but that is one of the reasons the forums are here ....

Especially when you're an empath it reminds you that you have to be mindful of your own feelings as well as those of everyone else around you that you tend to take in and connect with ... but that in itself is not wrong .... it's more about recognising your limits .... and maybe just standing in solidarity rather than trying to say anything. It can be enough to just be there and make small talk to help distract and comfort that way .... it's still worthwhile you know ... still engaging with empathy which is natural for you.

❤

Hi @Former-Member

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Glad you had a good day. What are you studying? @Former-Member
I guess I got carried away trying to say things to everyone trying to help them feel better. I hate that people suffer.
I need to balance and not spend too much time reading and trying to save everyone. Truth is I cant. But we all need encouragement.
My daughter starts a course at uni next week.

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Aww! Thankyou @Former-Member. So you went through it too. Its been approx a week since I joined. 😊
Thinking of you. Love and hugs. I hooe you're ok. 💗💜

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I'll be back. Daughter just got home.
Chat soon if you're still up. 💜

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Hi @Former-Member. I'm ok at the moment. When does Uni start for you?

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Monday.

Oh, gosh. I just got my timetable. One of my lectures is in the lecture theatre next to my old office of the job I was just fired from.

FML.

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