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Hot Chocolate Anyone ?

Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor25 May 2016, 9:48 pm AEST

Hot Chocolate Anyone ?

Hi All

There is a thread operating on the Lived Experience Forum under Night Shift where members who are having trouble sleeping for any reason give a bit of a shout-out, to see if there is anyone else sleepless and looking for company. It's been such a great thing, I thought I would start one over here too.

I have had the odd few nights where I have woken up on and off, and my kids have been having a bit of trouble some nights too, depending on what has happened during the day.

Being a carer can be lonely too, so if you are making an after-midnight cup of something hot, and wonder who else might be doing that too, maybe have a look-in here and see if anyone else is about.

☕️

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor28 Feb 2018, 4:42 pm AEDT

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My D3 has anxiety issues @Catcakes and she was involved in performance subjects. It has been really good for her too.

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor28 Feb 2018, 4:51 pm AEDT

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lol @Catcakes still enjoying image of you swallowing bright plastic while playing with your boy helped. We mums sometimes do our heads in playing with our children ... yet we do it cos we know interaction is worth its weight in gold. .... maybe your bright diet helped him get where he is today!

@Former-Member @Catcakes

@Faith-and-Hope @outlander

there was a beautiful old purple dress in the art gallery ... toxic purple ...

We dont want to pay too much for beauty.

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CatcakesSenior Contributor28 Feb 2018, 4:59 pm AEDT

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If the truth be known @Appleblossom, @Faith-and-Hope, my S3 has quite a history growing up with a less -than -together mum. But we have always had a strong loving connection through music, literature, theatre , art . I feel very blessed to have him 😊

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Unknown userMember28 Feb 2018, 5:01 pm AEDT

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Hello @Appleblossom

Trust and reciprocation was new terminology for me @Catcakes, had to look that one up and I am thinking I might delve into it a bit more - it could be something that interests me. I have learned a couple of new terms this week, the other being moral injury (from last nights Topic Tuesday on PTSD).

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor28 Feb 2018, 5:03 pm AEDT

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Sounds like it @Catcakes ..... 💕.

And as not-together as their Dad has been, our kids love him and find ways to stay connected with him. They know he means well and didn’t mean to become unwell ....

I am hoping for future times when it’s the good things that count, and the not-good things have still created or honed strengths in all of us.

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CatcakesSenior Contributor28 Feb 2018, 5:10 pm AEDT

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I’m sure you are all looking forward to better times @Faith-and-Hope.
The most moving statement

“He means well and didn’t mean to become unwell...” is so true. None of us do... and in Mr F&H’s case he was actually trying to improve his health and ensure he was still around for you all in the long term.
But for some of us, the reason we become unwell is unclear... or maybe there are too many factors to deal with, unravel.
Anyway, the only thing we can do is our best at any given time.🌿

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CatcakesSenior Contributor28 Feb 2018, 5:14 pm AEDT

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I didn’t mean to lead you astray @Former-Member but they were my words “trust, reciprocation, social activity”. Not some new therapeutic buzzwords. I will have to read about moral injury.
The discussion with my psych was how to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship while maintaining strict boundaries.
It’s a complicated topic but essential in my case.

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Unknown userMember28 Feb 2018, 5:19 pm AEDT

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Perhaps one of those serendipitous moments @Catcakes, trust and reciprocation are words I needed to hear.

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CatcakesSenior Contributor28 Feb 2018, 5:25 pm AEDT

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I agree @Former-Member, trust and giving and taking also very close to my heart. As a carer I spend all day giving, so important to look for the tiny moments of joy that make it worthwhile.
I also have MI and sometimes when I’m struggling to get to sleep at night, a loving hand moves to touch my back or arm...
Reassuring, loving and calming 😔

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor28 Feb 2018, 5:25 pm AEDT

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Moral injury is one I should learn about too.

Need to log off and do some art.

Bye for now.

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