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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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I hope your hubby gets some rest @Former-Member so you can have a bit of a break. Just my teenage son here today, he has just eaten a huge serve of leftover spaghetti.
I’ll be heading out to the shops soon.
Nice to have a cuppa with you 😊

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Chai latte for me @Former-Member ..... 👋

That’s what I do when I’m angry @Catcakes .... throw myself into something physical to help burn up the adrenaline it produces. More hugs incoming ......

I have a MIL who I would do something sweet for, them she would undermine my happiness or coping strategies in another direction ..... smiling assassin. Took me a while to understand she is programmed like that and probably too old to change, even if she wanted to.

Have left her behind in the move to here .....

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Hi @Former-Member + everyone
Missed the eclipse here also...
Was awake but didnt have the enthusiasm to go out for a look.
I had planned to get my camera out but evening did not go to plan.

Suposed to be working on cleaning out my office atm but lacking energy and enthusiasm. Coffee time.

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Take it in baby steps @Determined ..... it might pay to stay out of the room, then “run raids” by going in with a rubbish bag and filling it, then leaving the room again ..... then set a timer for 15mins ...... go in and stack every book or paper you can find on a flat surface, then leave the room again ...... plan the next bout of action, and return for as brief a time as possible, then leave again ......

Works for me when there is a room I have to tackle but don’t want to ......

Harder when it’s the whole house ..... lol ..... looks a bit funny running in and out of the front gat every 15 mins or so ......

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It is all in boxes @Faith-and-Hope so should not be that hard just feeling washed out. Have not slept well for the last 2 nights as a result have not used my cpap. Cpap works when I can put in on and go to sleep but quite uncomfortable when feeling restless and sleep is elusive.

Have a gp review tomorrow to discuss meds and progress. Hoping she can help.

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A chai latte sounds perfect. Anyone want one with me?-- am I too late to have one with you @Former-Member

Hello @Former-Member, afternoon tea time

Hello @Catcakes, @Faith-and-Hope, @Determined, @Adge

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Afternoon all... I'm still pretty woggy, so interspersing gentle activity with lying down.

@Determined@Faith-and-Hope; got way too many boxes needing sorting here. The pest of it is, I know that if I sit down and go through any random box, I'll probably toss/recycle maybe half the contents; but the sorting takes time and energy that's not always there. It would be wonderful to have that much extra space about the house.

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Chai latte sounds nice @Shaz51 but think I should settle for a chamomile tea,

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@Smc, sorry to hear you've been unwell. Hope you're on the improve now?

@Shaz51 - nope not too late at all. I've just returned home from a dentist appointment actually, and quickly checking in. Just an annual check up and clean, nothing bad. In fact all good. My health fund even paid the full amount. That was nice.

So yes, I would definitely enjoy a nice spiced chai latte with you Shaz. You too SMC if you're up to it?

Sherry

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Hahaha @Smc .... looks like how my hubby cleans his desk ..... ❣️

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