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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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Anony18Senior Contributor02 May 2017, 1:50 pm AEST

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Thanks @Determined - am trying my hardest not to break down at work today. Trying sooo hard. Did not realise how much this would have impacted and saddened me. I have not lost him completely as we are still friends but it still does feel like I have

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soulSenior Contributor02 May 2017, 1:53 pm AEST

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Oh @Anony18. After all this time. For what it's worth, I think this breakup eventually went well. You will be feeling all sorts of grief right now and most probably be thinking that there may still a future for the both of you. You may even become angry that things didn't go as you had hoped.

There's a reason why the relationship wasn't working and use your head rather than your heart by maintaining the stance that you will just be friends. That's always a tricky one too so take it really carefully.

I hope for his sake that he gets his act together. It's good that he realises the difficulty of having a close intimate relationship when he is so mixed up. You can be supportive by listening to him and saying encouraging things but be aware of being pulled back in and adding to his and possibly your stress.

Good luck to you.Talk to us. We are here for you. Take care of yourself and do some nice things.

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outlanderSenior Contributor02 May 2017, 2:31 pm AEST

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@Anony18 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

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outlanderSenior Contributor02 May 2017, 2:32 pm AEST

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Anony18Senior Contributor02 May 2017, 2:36 pm AEST

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@soul - I am not surprise that this was the outcome but the conversation went well. Just feeling alot of emotions but I doubt anger will be one of them. I know I did all i could, and I know it isn't his lack of love for me or his care for me but more his MI situation and learning how to cope that is why we didn't work out.

Yeah the tough part will be now being just friends and not being overbearing. I know part of being a good friend now is to keep the distance that he requires but still check up on him which be hard when at the same time you are keen to know how they are doing and would like to show them I AM HERE.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor02 May 2017, 3:59 pm AEST