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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) Hmm

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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StudentHelp · 11/01/2020 13:22

@girlofthenorth
Didn’t sleep until after 5.30am Sad
Then was up 3 hours later to drive back to uni

Hopefully tonight will be better!

NumbersStation · 11/01/2020 13:18

So glad you got a good sleep @Sultanaofping

Your worries are welcome here for as long as you need. x

Sultanaofping · 11/01/2020 13:04

Hope you're sleeping now squeamishsquamish, it worked for me, I got 9 hours! I really needed it so thank you all, this thread is really special Flowers

squeamishsquamish · 11/01/2020 11:12

Thank you!Grin

BuddhaAtSea · 11/01/2020 11:11

@squeamishsquamish I’ve got you, lovely! Leave them with me for today, it’s 11am here, I’ll watch them for you ❤️

NumbersStation · 11/01/2020 11:10

I have got your worries @squeamishsquamish

I don’t mind if they are heavy. So am I...

Please sleep well my lovely. Flowers

squeamishsquamish · 11/01/2020 11:07

Okay, now it's bloody 3 o'clock in the morning and I can't sleep now! Please will someone carry my worries for me for awhile? Careful, they're heavy!Smile

girlofthenorth · 11/01/2020 10:51

@Sultanaofping you have a rest so you can be strong for your family . They are lucky to have you .

girlofthenorth · 11/01/2020 10:49

Thankyou so much I got another great sleep ! Having not had much due to infection and steroids and antibiotics that sent me loopy I am grateful.

@StudentHelp hope you got some rest . Go easy for Monday
@squeamishsquamish & @IfOnlyOurEyesSawSouls Thanks

Sleep warriors here for when you need. I'm having an easy day before work starts again on Monday . I'll take care of some worries. Some worries are important they make us human . Our out of control ones we need to put to one side .

HannaYeah · 11/01/2020 03:21

@NaomiFromMilkShake you’ve really started something amazing here.

Thank you so much.

Ifeelinclined · 11/01/2020 02:38

Oh my, @Sultanaofping. What a burden. I'm so sorry. I lost my beloved uncle a few years ago and it was so hard. I'm so sorry. Thanks

MrsMozartMkII · 11/01/2020 02:37

I'm awake and can take on your fears.

Sleep and sleep well.

squeamishsquamish · 11/01/2020 02:35

@IfOnlyOurEyesSawSouls Has your mum been diagnosed? Please try not to panic... I know it's hard.Sad Get some rest.❤️

IfOnlyOurEyesSawSouls · 11/01/2020 02:22

@NumbersStation @Sultanaofping @squeamishsquamish

You have bought tears to my eyes x

My heart has felt so heavy . You reaching out just gives me that feeling of being held , when every other hour of the day i am the one doing the holding Thanks

NumbersStation · 11/01/2020 02:03

@IfOnlyOurEyesSawSouls

I’m so sorry about your mum. I hope that our lovely health system can work their miracles for her.

I am not a miracle worker but I can mind your troubles for you so that you can sleep.

You are tucked in and safe and I’ll be thinking good things for your mum.

Goodnight flower. Sleep well. 💐

Sultanaofping · 11/01/2020 01:59

Thank you all, really. I'm doing as I'm told and switching off now but I'm sure your worries will be as well looked after as mine IfOnly, I hope you can get some rest too Flowers

squeamishsquamish · 11/01/2020 01:59

@IfOnlyOurEyesSawSouls Thanks

IfOnlyOurEyesSawSouls · 11/01/2020 01:55

I am so worried about my mum. She has raised markers for ovarian cancer. She also has a poorly heart.

I am petrified. I am not ready to lose her and am frozen with fear Sad---- while trying to do business as usual for my young teens & remain positive for my parents while continuing to do my job as a nurse .

squeamishsquamish · 11/01/2020 01:50

Sleep, oh worried ones! I'm awake for another 5-6 hours and will certainly carry your worries until my bedtime.Smile

NumbersStation · 11/01/2020 01:50

@Sultanaofping

I hope you sleep well, your worries are well looked after by the guardians above.

I’m so sorry about your uncle.

You wonder if you are up for the job of supporting your mum and family? Given that you have immediately put your focus to their pain rather than your own, I would say that you are going to be a wonderful support to them. Just remember to be kind to yourself too.

May you rest easy 💐

Iamalltheyhavenow · 11/01/2020 01:41

@Sultanaofping Switch off now and get your head down. I am around for a while so will mind your worries till morning. Save you strength for those that will need it tomorrow. Much love xx

HannaYeah · 11/01/2020 01:32

@sultanaofping I’ve got it for you. Just rest.

Sultanaofping · 11/01/2020 01:25

Hadn't found this thread before, it's spookily timely for me though. Found out today my lovely uncle has stage 4 cancer, they've given him 3 months. Having what I assume are the 'normal' range of emotions and thoughts, my poor aunty, my cousins who are adult but still too young to be facing losing their dad, how bloody unfair it is. And then there's my DM is who facing losing her brother and her last link with her childhood, I know she will need my support and I hope I'm up to the job. So yes, some overnight minding would be most appreciated, my head really needs to switch off now.

2018SoFarSoGreat · 11/01/2020 00:56

@StudentHelp you can go sleep tonight. I'll hold on to those exam worries for you. I shall nestle them gently so as not to stir them up.

Sleep well.

namechange5575 · 11/01/2020 00:53

Yep I've got my share DramaAlpaca, all safe and sound here. Get some rest and relief x x

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