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It is one o clock in the morning, I need the night shift to mind my worries whilst I sleep....

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NaomiFromMilkShake · 17/12/2019 01:03

I am 50% of the way through chemo. (second time around)(different primary)

My DS (18) has just been diagnosed with depression I think me being diagnosed again was the tipping point.

Due to above I am having to delegate Christmas, it will get done, it did before just not my way.

DH retiring in three years, should be more than enough to live on, but at the moment I am worrying (Like I couldn't worry about that closer to the time)

Sausage rolls, my job, ditto mince pies.........if they don't happen my DH and my DS will suck it up. Just me worrying.

DS struggling in college and have to go to a meeting on Wednesday

So if some of the night shift would like to come and mind my ,worries whilst I attempt to sleep, it would be gratefully received.

Feel free to add your own, just writing that down has helped.

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NaomiFromMilkShake · 17/12/2019 01:09

Only me ?

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Andahelterskelterroundmylittle · 17/12/2019 01:11

Naomi , I'll be glad to mind those worries while you get some sleep.
💗💗💗💗sweet dreams xx

Anthilda · 17/12/2019 01:13

Also awake and worrying. Money and family problems on my mind! I would love to sleep, I need to be up at 6

NaomiFromMilkShake · 17/12/2019 01:13

Thank you lovely, I know it sounds bonkers, but once your write them done, you feel you have divested yourself of them.

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allhalekale · 17/12/2019 01:14

I'll mind them. Get some rest x

NaomiFromMilkShake · 17/12/2019 01:15

So just leave them here, the night shift can't fix them, but they will mind them whilst you get some restorative sleep under your belt. Much love.

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ToLiveInPeace · 17/12/2019 01:34

Hope you sleep well. Good wishes to you

AlrightBabby · 17/12/2019 01:37

This is so lovely! I'm quite calm at the moment, but it just feels good to know that there are warm and kind people who will have your back when the going is tough!

Sleep well everyone

Namenic · 17/12/2019 01:46

I’m sure your family will plan a lovely meal. I hope you DS and DD manage to get the right support - it sounds like they are seeking it out and taking productive steps.

Horsemad · 17/12/2019 01:47

Leave them with me, I'll mind them for you.

loubieloo4 · 17/12/2019 01:49

I will mind them a long with my own (dh stage 4 terminal bowel cancer, have scan results on Wednesday and not expecting good news) as I won't be sleeping through said worries. Sleep well.

Difficultcustomer · 17/12/2019 01:57

I’m hoping to be asleep soon. I forgot my medication and wondering why I was awake at 1.30 Happy to mind a worry or two. Mine at this early hour is whether my job will be extended. It’s under a year contract ending at end of March and we have no idea if the project will continue. A colleague on a similar project told me that they sometimes find out a month after the official end of the contract that it has extended.

DramaAlpaca · 17/12/2019 02:03

I'll mind a few of them. DSs with depression are my speciality, though I don't talk about it much on here, so you can leave that one safely with me. I can't fix it, but I can take it on & empathise big time.

Sweet dreams, OP.

HannaYeah · 17/12/2019 02:08

This is such a sweet idea. I’m in the US so will gladly pick up your troubles whilst you rest.

managedmis · 17/12/2019 02:09

Rest easy op

Loubie

Powerplant · 17/12/2019 02:35

I’m working a night shift and wide awake so leave your worries with me - I’ll mind them while you sleep💐

MrsTerryPratchett · 17/12/2019 03:19

I'll look after a couple.

KTD27 · 17/12/2019 03:33

Would anyone hold mine? DS Is 3 and has heart surgery on Thursday at GOSH. He’s off his meds at the moment in preparation and I’m nauseated with the anxiety. Trying to keep a very brave face on it when he’s up and about in the daytime but I’m not sleeping with worry. I’d like to sleep.

Powerplant · 17/12/2019 03:37

I ll hold yours too I’m still on my night shift. He’ll be in very safe hands at GOSH - sending you best wishes and please try to sleep💐

octoberfarm · 17/12/2019 04:01

I'll happily mind yours @KTD27, and anyone else who needs theirs looking after. Wishing your little one all the luck in the world for his surgery and sending love to anyone who might need it. It's raining outside here (East Coast, US) and with the kids finally sleeping, it's pretty peaceful. Hope sleep comes soon

MalarkeyMouse · 17/12/2019 06:51

Heartbreaking posts. I'm usually up around 3am so can do some minding tonight

KTD27 · 17/12/2019 07:27

Thank you all. It helped. I was able to sleep some.

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NaomiFromMilkShake · 17/12/2019 07:32

As soon as I did this, I fell fast asleep.

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Powerplant · 17/12/2019 08:17

As perfect Naomi. I’m now home from my night shift so off to sleep for me. I hope you have a peaceful day.

PH30B3 · 17/12/2019 11:07

Im having a restful day today so if anybody down under wants to put their worries in my pocket whilst they sleep feel free.

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