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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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NaomiFromMilkShake · 28/12/2019 17:46

I am here ready and waiting. Quins and Leicester on in the background.

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BadEyeBri · 27/12/2019 23:37

This is beautiful. I'm wide awake after a foolish 6pm coffee. I'm happy to take some worries, big or small, and bore them with my over caffeinated chat. I'm back at work tomorrow so I'll can drop them back on my commute. Take care everyone

BuddhaAtSea · 27/12/2019 23:07

@Pepperama, thank you so much!

Pepperama · 27/12/2019 23:04

@buddhaatsea, don’t worry, leave them with me, I’ll look after them for the night. Sleep tight!

BuddhaAtSea · 27/12/2019 22:42

@NaomiFromMilkShake, I’ll be here next time when you’re feeling a bit rough ❤️

In the meantime, I really need to sleep. Could a guardian keep my worries for me till the morning when I scatter them at Parkrun? I’m getting anxiety again and it wakes me up at 3 am. My heart’s been broken and what keeps me up is the worry I might not be able to mend it. I can’t quite look after myself with kindness at the moment. So I’d like a bit of sleep So I can see clearly again. Thank you!Brew

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NaomiFromMilkShake · 27/12/2019 22:16

January 15th, should feel more human by middle of February. 🤞

Then radio in March, but that should be easy enough.

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GenuineKlatchianPottery · 27/12/2019 21:29

Glad you’re nearly finished @NaomiFromMilkShake. When’s your last session?
Worry Guardian signing in for the night shift.
We put the second series of You on earlier. I got 5 minutes in and then slept through 3 episodes Blush.

iMatter · 27/12/2019 20:27

I had a terrible night last night because my worries kept me awake but I'm hoping for a better night tonight. I've got some podcasts to listen to just in case so if anyone needs their worries minding they can listen to podcasts with me and I'll return them in the morning.

Sleep well lovely people

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NaomiFromMilkShake · 27/12/2019 20:12

I am sitting here watching University Challenge, I can't answer most of the questions, so feel free to leave your worries here, I will definitely be checking in. 😂

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ChristmassySpice · 27/12/2019 20:10

This has easily been the most lovely and altruistic thread I've seen on MN for weeks. Well done MNHQ for putting it in Classics. And for calling the posters Worry Guardians. My DD (only jusy aged 8) has had to see the school nurse for anxiety relating to things that have happened to her recently. She calls them 'The Worry People' and it's done her the world of good.

I have a few worries myself. But I've convinced myself that all will be good. So if anyone wants to leave their worries with me tonight, that's fine. I'll take them.

And well done Naomi. You're nearly there!
Much love to you. And to all of the people on this thread.

Joyfulincolour · 27/12/2019 16:57

Well done Naomi. Hope you're resting with ease.

2018SoFarSoGreat · 27/12/2019 16:49

Well done mumsnet. Worry guardians. I love that.

I've felt able to cope, much calmer this year. I do believe it is because I know I can ask for help here if needed.

Worry Guardian signing on for duty ❤️

SamVimesFavouriteDragon · 27/12/2019 15:19

Oh Naomi, congratulations! You just snuggle up cosy and relax Thanks I wish I could make it easier for you

girlofthenorth · 27/12/2019 15:15

Great thread . Has saved me from getting too anxious over Christmas!
@NaomiFromMilkShake have a rest and I'll take any worries to the hospital to pick up my dad - I can pop a few in the bins that aren't required .

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NaomiFromMilkShake · 27/12/2019 14:50

I am home from round three of chemo, only one more to go, I plan on snoozing for the afternoon but will check in later.

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SamVimesFavouriteDragon · 27/12/2019 13:58

Worry Guardian Blush I love that! Reporting for duty, we are doing the obligatory Christmas long drive across the country, any worries welcome to share the journey and be bored into submission

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NaomiFromMilkShake · 27/12/2019 12:25
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Ninkanink · 27/12/2019 10:56

❤️❤️❤️ to all. What a wonderful thread.

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HebeMumsnet · 27/12/2019 10:40

Morning, worry guardians. We've had a few nominations for this thread to be moved to Classics. As it doesn't look like anyone here objects, we'll do that now.

TenaKween · 27/12/2019 07:37

I love this thread. Wish I'd found it at 3 am and I could have minded someones worry or two for a few hours..

2018SoFarSoGreat · 27/12/2019 07:17

Good luck tomorrow @NaomiFromMilkShake. That's three quarters of the way. You've got this.

@girlofthenorth I've got you. Just cuddle in your cozy bed. Your worries are fine right here with me and the worlds laziest cat.

girlofthenorth · 27/12/2019 00:39

Good luck @NaomiFromMilkShake . Hope you have a good nights sleep tonight .

I can't sleep for some reason - coughing a lot tonight . But also worrying I think about my DF coming home from hospital.

Maybe I could leave them here for a bit ?

GenuineKlatchianPottery · 26/12/2019 23:54

Good luck for tomorrow @NaomiFromMilkShake

The cat is on high alert waiting for any worries anyone might want to throw his way.
Good night and sleep peacefully everyone.

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NaomiFromMilkShake · 26/12/2019 22:36

I am here to take worries.

Tomorrow I go for my third session of chemo, that makes me 75% of the way done.

You would think I would be worrying, but after last nights dreams where they were chasing me around Dublin, offering me end of life morphine, tonight can only be an improvement. Grin This treatment is only for a 3% chance of reoccurence. So how mental were those dreams ?

So park them here, I will possibly check in overnight, but I will surface and be thinking of you all.

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SamVimesFavouriteDragon · 26/12/2019 19:54

That sounds so tough for you! I'm here for those worries, they will be rocked down in a quiet room with my little boy