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Cant sleep anyone else up

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Chocolatethief · 19/08/2019 04:20

My mind is in overdrive and seem to be missing a night of sleep then sleeping the next night, 2 people near me are missing since monday and I cant get it off my mind and in 7 hours I'm joining in a search for them, just hoping I still have the energy to do it as I really want to, why are you up?

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mawof3soontobe · 19/08/2019 04:25

My son starts secondary in five hours and I'm worried out my mind because he's autistic and finds it difficult to fit in or show any interest in other people's likes/dislikes. He is going to a specific autistic directed department within a mainstream school and I'm hoping this is the best setup for him but I can't help but panic now the days finally here

mawof3soontobe · 19/08/2019 04:26

Pressed send too soon... Are the two people missing presumed together? It's always horrible when it's so close to home, I hope it's a good outcome

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Chocolatethief · 19/08/2019 04:31

I hope it goes well with him and no but they were both last seen on the same day on the same street but one has been publicised and the other hasn't and only found out today. It's worrying how close they were trying not to think the worst but it's hard.

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ViVi1989 · 19/08/2019 04:35

Hi sorry to hear about missing people by you, I hope they find them very soon and can understand why you're anxious.
I'm sat next to my 5mo in hospital I fell down the stairs carrying her and she broke her leg three days ago. she is going in for General Anaesthetic at 9am for a cast hopefully. I just keep reliving the fall every time I close my eyes I have hardly slept the weekend. my poor baby is lying there with both legs suspended, she's quite happy mind but just feel horrific. worst mum ever. ugh.

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Chocolatethief · 19/08/2019 04:38

Oh no Hope's shes ok and make sure you take care of yourself that must be pretty traumatic for you, hopefully she is ok in the cast and it heals quickly

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Trooperslaneagain · 19/08/2019 04:40

Oh God - so many people worried.

My Uncle/Godfather died last week and I'm still all over the place. I miss him so much and my sleep is wrecked. I keep having nightmares.

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Chocolatethief · 19/08/2019 04:44

I'm so sorry for your loss that must be so hard for you, hopefully the nightmares will stop but it may be worth a trip to your gp to see what they can do to help.

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Justme1234567 · 19/08/2019 04:45

Sorry to hear what your going through, I’m awake because I can’t sleep alone with intense anxiety and the doctor found twobreast lumps so I just keep over thinking x

Mileysmiley · 19/08/2019 04:49

I got myself some lavender to put under my pillow(I'll try anything) .. whoever suggested that has no idea about sleep .... I can't stop sneezing now !

RedCowboyBoots · 19/08/2019 04:52

worst mum ever

No, you're not, it's simply luck of the draw. I fell downstairs once with DD when she was tiny and DH fell twice with her (clearly we have slippery stairs) and she was fine every time but much more through luck than judgement. Accidents happen, don't be so hard on yourself. I appreciate that you must feel dreadful though- I'm here because mine (now 14 mo) just fell off the bed and it freaked me out hugely. Thankfully, she appears to be fine.

OP, hope your neighbours are found safe and well.

flapjackfairy · 19/08/2019 04:59

I am on night 3 of my 5 yr old randomly crying on and off all night. He has complex needs so can't even tell me what is wrong. We are in our caravan so every time he cries the other one with us wakes and joins in.
I think it is time to go home. Really a week in a caravan is my limit . I need my home comforts and a bit if space now.
I find it really helps to chat on here and have whiled away many a sleepless night on here. Really hope the lost ones are found and that all those worrying get some peace of mind and sleep x

RedCowboyBoots · 19/08/2019 04:59

@justme1234567

Most breast lumps are benign and there are lots of potential reasons for them, but it is tricky when your brain jumps to worst case scenario. My mum had that and all was well- biopsy came back fine. Do try not to worry. Have you taken kalms or similar?

RedCowboyBoots · 19/08/2019 05:01

@flapjackfairy the late night crew is definitely the best part of Mumsnet. Helped me sleep many a night!

flapjackfairy · 19/08/2019 05:12

@Redcowboy
Agreed. I am less likely to be abused for expressing an opinion at night ! It is a bit brutal for me at times in daylight hours on here .
He just dodged off again for 3 minutes raising hopes of a return to bed but no ! Screaming again now and other child singing away merrily as well now .
Oh well !

AvengerDanvers95 · 19/08/2019 05:20

I hope the missing people turn up OP

I need to be at hospital for 7am for a minor procedure on my ankle. DS(2) has helpfully had me up since 3.30 with a cough and rattly chest. This always worries me as he has been very poorly with bronchiolitis a few times. He's finally back to sleep, too late for me to get any more myself, and his breathing doesn't sound amazing.

Longlivepenguins · 19/08/2019 05:20

I'm here because my brain is in overdrive, but my life is OK compared to some of the PP with real concerns above. (Mine are not imaginary, far from it, but all would be resolved with some bloody sleep one of these nights!) Hope daylight brings a little relief to all.

Blutopia · 19/08/2019 05:28

I'm here with my 2nd migraine in 48 hours, head banging so waiting for drugs to kick in so I can drop off again. But also slightly anxious that DH wasn't in bed when I first woke, and when I sat up and looked around for him he was standing looking at his phone - when he noticed I was awake he started like a scalded cat and hurried to shut something down.

Curious but I haven't the energy to ponder on it too long. Sorry for everybody's real troubles out there.

Longlivepenguins · 19/08/2019 05:46

Oh, justme... I've been there. I found the first lump, then the doctor found a few more, then the scans found nearly 30. You go through the whole OMG, is this it? Panic etc.

For me, all benign. Just cysts. I am glad I found out though and saw a doctor to put my mind at rest, but it makes you stronger, facing this. You see life differently afterwards, more clearly, and you definitely prioritise what matters.

I put all of my affairs in order, which I'd been procrastinating about for years. Then, I got the all clear and I'm glad I got the kick up the arse by my lumps to do the things you should as a parent; it has been such a relief to know I've considered what my kids need. Hopefully, I'll live to a zillion, anyway but my will was £48, and the rest not much more.

And I've kept them. No biopsy, no op to remove them. I need all the help I can get up front!!

Longlivepenguins · 19/08/2019 05:48

Hope you get some sleep soon blutopia and dh was simply sleep texting or sth equally innocent.

Mileysmiley · 19/08/2019 05:51

A little funny cat video to cheer us up

WLmum · 19/08/2019 06:11

Went to bed very early as was tired due to rubbish sleep most of last week and woke early. Dh starting new shift pattern today so he was up at 5 and I'm feeling sad about dm who has had terminal illness for 4.5 years and seems to be approaching the end.
I'm back to work today after a week off which also makes me feel anxious.

flapjackfairy · 19/08/2019 06:47

@WLmum
So sorry about your mum. Oh is v hard . X

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