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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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Unknown userMember23 July 2016, 11:08 pm AEST

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Are you able to watch your lectures online, that's what my kids do a fair bit until you get your feet back under you. @Former-Member

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor23 July 2016, 11:10 pm AEST

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Wow @Former-Member

Can you go in big sunglasses and a wig .... ?

Or is it more about how you feel going back there ?

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Unknown userMember23 July 2016, 11:13 pm AEST

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No, these lectures aren't going to be recorded.... 😞

I guess sunglasses will be the way to go. I'm thinking of dropping that course and completing it next year instead, but it will really stuff up my degree planning.

Just ragghhh at loosing the job in the first place. I tried as hard as I could and I just couldn't keep up. My boss was the biggest b in the world too. I guess I'm better off not being there.

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Unknown userMember23 July 2016, 11:19 pm AEST

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It sounds like you are better off not having that pressure for now @Former-Member, just maybe keep telling yourself that and I'm sure you will get through. There's also a chance you won't see anyone from the office too. I get how it will make you feel going back there. Take care, good luck for next week💜😊

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor23 July 2016, 11:19 pm AEST

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It's tough being in a work environment where co-workers are not supportive of your self-esteem, definitely ....

If only there were some meds those people could take to provide them with some empathy and consideration ❣

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Unknown userMember23 July 2016, 11:24 pm AEST

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Thank you both, I think I am better off not being there. I'm just going to have to be strong I think and keep my head down and hopefully not see anyone I know.

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor23 July 2016, 11:28 pm AEST

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If you do see anyone you know @Former-Member, know this .... it's not everyone who has the courage to return to studies, especially under these sort of circumstances .... you're shining a light there ...

You rock with that ❣

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utopiaSenior Contributor23 July 2016, 11:31 pm AEST

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Hi everyone. Back from my 'time out'. @Former-Member - you can't be there for everyone all the time. It's burn out. You have to put you before anyone -even on this forum. They have to put themselves first before you.. it's not selfish. I think it's self preservation. Like I said to someone here tonight - there is a reason the airlines tell you to put your oxygen mask on first.
How is everyone else doing tonight?

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Unknown userMember23 July 2016, 11:39 pm AEST

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Thanks @Faith-and-Hope I'll have to be a bit more careful and not spend so much time on here trying to solve everyones problems, which I cant anyway. Hows your day been?

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utopiaSenior Contributor23 July 2016, 11:44 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member. Just had the usual argument with my teenager about going to bed and brushing his teeth. You'd swear I just requested him to do something completely insane. lol. Teenagers!
How are things going for you now?

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