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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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Thanks @Appleblossom .....💕

@Smc .... I had a couple of low-energy days there, and didn’t respond to your news about your daughter with the aplomb I felt for you ..... some amazing and wonderful outcomes there.

Will continue holding her in the light, and look forward to more good news incoming.

Its a not-good day for my D3. She spent most of the day in bed yesterday, then got herself up to go to night markets in our area last night ..... complained of sudden stomach cramps while we were out and about ready to come home ..... today she is back in bed in a darkened room. Don’t know if this is linked to her second psych apt last Saturday, and a uni-psych apt tomorrow ..... but I suspect so.

As with you @Smc, it is guilt-inducing to place suspicions over possible reasons for these reactions / responses / behaviours, but the reality is that all medical tests have come back clear, and she is still fully bottled with emotional / psychological pain. It’s telling too, that a new doctor she went to see here has referred her to a psychologist, and another doctor who will be her regular one supported the referral. The uni-psych’s eyebrows lifted with what was very little disclosure about our circumstances ..... the tip of the iceberg really ......

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@Faith-and-Hope, totally understand about low energy days. I tend to play turtle on those days, and hide in my shell until I feel up to interacting.

I think you're getting stories a little bit crossed? Our girl has never been overseas.

Thank you for your care, and I hope your D3 has better days coming.

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Oops .... sorry .... yes @Smc ..... crossed stories ☺️

Will go back and edit that .....

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Happy birthday @Former-Member

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Nice that you have a good friend like that @Adge. And to celebrate your birthday with you. Must have really lifted your spirits.

Sorry to hear about D3 @Faith-and-Hope. Hope things improve for her. Your family has way more than its fair share of problems.

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Thank you @Determined - it was a good day ☺️ Hope all is well with you and your family. Happy birthday @Adge. 👋 Hello @soul@Smc@Appleblossom@Faith-and-Hope 💕

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Yes my friend's trips up here (2 hours) are access visits, to exchange her children with her ex (every 6 weeks or so).

She kindly manages to fit me into that schedule (for a visit), about 2 or 3 times a year.

My psychologist once said that I seem to bring out the very best in people, & that their kindness is definitely a response to something in me...

Sadly the very worst in people often comes out at work etc - when I'm subjected to verbal abuse by co-workers (many times)...

Adge

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Thank you @Former-Member It was lovely of you to remember my Birthday.

Adge

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Hi @Former-Member and happy birthday to you too. Hope you had a lovely memorable day.

You do sound like a friendly person @Adge. Pity about the work situation. It must be stressful for you.

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@Former-Member @Adge @Determined Happy Birthday! Wow All at once.

Mine is coming up and I have planned some outings for Mwah!

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