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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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You have a great day too @LooneyToones

what book are you reading ?

I am reading "better homes and gardens " -- ha ha

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I have 3 to choose from which will take me a month to read. . First up is Judy Nunn Spirits of the Ghan. Find anything good in BH&G?

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Yes @LooneyToones

i like to do some of things in the garden , maybe one day i will fingers crossed xx

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Hi @Shaz51,

I can appreciate how tricky it can be trying to support a loved one who is feeling down or stressed, without knowing what will be most helpful for them and maybe feeling a bit stuck in that.

I don't think there is one "best solution", so maybe try and take that pressure off yourself. All you can do is be open, honest and supportive with each other to work out a way forward that you are both happy with. I get the impression that you and your husband communicate really well, is that how you see it? That's a real strength during challenging times.

It sounds like you are already supporting him really well, is there something else were you considering doing additionally?

I hope this helps a bit to find your way forward

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Oh, one more thing that I would add @Shaz51 is that you can't fix everything for him, sometimes he is going to experience unpleasant feelings no matter what you do. This is normal, as no one can solve all of another person's worries, that's not how it works (although it may seem unfortunate at times) - we all have different emotions that come and go all the time. So it's really important that you let yourself off the hook of responsibility for fixing everything (if that's what you're feeling right now) and look after yourself - are you doing anything for self-care amongst all this?

Sorry, hope that's not too much of a tangent, I just always believe that self-care is crucial!

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Hello @Shimmer

Thank you sooo much

I hope this helps a bit to find your way forward -- it has helped a lot @Shimmer

So it's really important that you let yourself off the hook of responsibility for fixing everything (if that's what you're feeling right now) ---this is totally true @Shimmer, just the other day I was talking to my mum and she said that i have always put myself last

and look after yourself --

- are you doing anything for self-care amongst all this? --- honestly NO , but I am going to from today

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anyone like a coffee with me

Hello @Former-Member, @Faith-and-Hope, @Former-Member, @LooneyToones, @Appleblossom, @PeppiPatty

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I'll have to take one on the go @Shaz51 ..... heading out for an afternoon walk ....

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Have a good walk @Faith-and-Hope

hope your day was ok xx

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Thanks @Shaz51 😊

It was a trying day with D3, but I will get over it ....

Walking helps ❣

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