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Hot Chocolate Anyone ?

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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Hello @Appleblossom 🙂

Nice work on your time at the hairdresser @Catcakes 🙂

Ooooo, yes that can be a very rewarding feeling can't it. Sounds like going alcohol free is working for you. Are you feeling other benefits too?

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Great to see you are seeing tangible evidence as a result of your healthy lifestyle choices @Catcakes - I do not drink alcohol either in sympathy with Mr D and his meds. Mr D has lost 4 kg now he is back walking the dogs post orthopaedic surgery but the scales are not so kind for me ... of course I blame @Determined and his darlings home baked goodies.

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Really needing a coffee at the moment to keep me awake but at the same time I know if I have any caffeine this late in the day I will not sleep tonight 😯

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LoL @Former-Member

I am to scared to event try the scales at the moment.

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Well apart from the weight loss, I do feel less sluggish @Former-Member, and initially my sleep was better but now not so much. I think my mood is a bit better ( sometimes) but I feel pleased with myself and I’m getting pats on the back from my kids. Will be interesting to see what my blood tests show next month. 😊

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Thanks @Former-Member, part of my motivation for stopping drinking was also to help my partner ❤️

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I think you might be doing the happy dance when bloods come back next time @Catcakes

Here is an alternative drink for you @Determined

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Maybe a virtual one will help @Determined 🙂

Are you feeling something like this?

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Our boys will be pleased to be back to home baked goodies, they rather enjoy my farlings creations and she gets a buzz from their joy.

During one of my darlings early hospital admissions one of the boys was not pleased with the contents of his lunch box, told me 'we dont like this crap you get from the shops, we want mummy's cake' .

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I find it really interesting to notice the adjustments in lifestyle / dietry changes. It's great to hear your family are getting behind you and that recognition is emerging. Hope you too are feeling proud of yourself. It's really great! Way to go @Catcakes 🙂

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