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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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Hi Beautiful @Shaz51

Hello @Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope

It's much trickier to get time on here with my boy home. He's keeping me on my toes, oh boy!!!! Hope you are all well x

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@Anastasia

I hope there is good follow up in place, so its not all on you.

I met my sons father today and we went thru his unit, gathered 3 bags of requested stuff, delivered it. So all over Melb today, but home well before curfew.

Hey

@Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member

Extra Hugs @Shaz51

Just glad I met you and have walked along this caring journey with you on an almost daily basis.

My friend who died had a good life and went peacefully. Funeral next week. There is a spot for me, but it will be over 100k drive.

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Hi @Appleblossom I am sorry to learn of your loss. 🌹❤️

@Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @Shaz51 I'm sorry to you all,

I feel so out of touch I don't know what's going on for any of you. I want to reply on many occasions but then I don't want to seem flippant when I have no idea what's happening so I'm just thumbs upping hoping that I don't come across as uncaring.

Yes Apple we have appointments booked for most days to help him but he's manic ATM and I'm exhausted.

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Hi @Faith-and-Hope @Appleblossom @Anastasia

Sounds like there is a bit happening with you @Appleblossom , sending ever so gentle thoughts your way.

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Thank you @Former-Member and thank you for being there over the years.

@Anastasia

The intensity of mania is so difficult to manage during lockdown. Yes exhausting. My boy is sounding of meds. Appointments every day sounds good. We were talking about private health cover for our boy. Is that what you have?

Half of Melbourne is on a "boil drinking water order" due to storm damage.

Had me 2 cuppas today, better get moving.

Cheers All

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Hi @Appleblossom

Yes. It's been my saving grace. Each admission equates to half my annual salary. I changed my provider as the old one had a co payment as well as a payment for any additional nights above the standard, so the first ever admission hurt financially. I highly recommend shopping around not only for price but cover.

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@Anastasia, our Older Daughter has private health insurance too. Without it, clinic admissions would be out of the question. It's also been helpful when she's needed specialists for other reasons, and the public system equivalent was either unavailable or had a long waiting list.

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Hello @Former-Member

Shazzle Dazzle days my awesome friend xx

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Thank you for the extra hugs @Appleblossom

Hello @Faith-and-Hope , @Smc , @Anastasia

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Hi! Im good (i think) thanks. 🙂 That cuppa looks like a good idea right about now. How are you going?
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