Bring your worries over here, the Night Shift are here to mind them.

[NaomiFromMilkShake]

Starting a new thread because the old one is full, I never thought when I started it that it would a) be moved to Classics and b) help so many people.

I’m much better thank you @DramaAlpaca. My son in law managed to get my prescription yesterday for me and my breathing is a lot easier now.
How are you doing?

Hi @GenuineKlatchianPottery, glad you are feeling better. We are doing OK here so far, thanks. A bit bored, but can cope with that. Just keeping our heads down until it's all, over really. Give Havelock a nice ear rub from me

Anyone who is in need of their worries being taken care of can check in here. I'm on duty for tonight and up for all worries, big and small.

As someone who has struggled with comfort eating and weight gain, I'm worried being locked down is creating the perfect storm for rapid weight gain in someone like me.

Anxious so eat. Little movement so gain.

Hi ladies.I can’t sleep.36 weeks pregnant and panicking about the lockdown and the virus.Im worried about my partner going to the shop tomorrow and bringing back the virus.I have asthma and gestational diabetes.I am actually wondering who will take my children and look after them if we die?My mind is going crazy.Anyone else panicking?I told my partner if I catch this virus they should remove the baby before I die and take it away from me so it’s safe.

My 2 year old has woken with a temp, and I'm worried sick for him and my 2week old son, who is only 5lb. It all feels like a bad dream

Hi Moussemum. It must be a really worrying time to be having a baby. No wonder you’re feeling anxious.

It’s good to think it through and have a plan, but also maybe plan for the best case scenario - and everything in between - so you don’t get stuck on the worst one!

Try to get some sleep now. I’ll be awake to mind your worries. Night

Oh bless you newmumagainn your poor DSs. It must be so stressful having poorly little ones in this situation. I don’t suppose you’ll be getting much sleep at the moment either way, but pop your worries over here so that you can attend to them and then try to get you all back to sleep

@Ohdearymeshame I totally hear you. I'm the same, snacking when I shouldn't and I know the scales are going in the wrong direction. Positive thoughts, less nibbling and more exercise for both of us I think. Starting tomorrow, OK?

Ah @Moussemum, that's pregnancy anxiety talking. Remember, the chances of anything horrible happening are really low. I'm sure your partner will be sensible and do all the recommended social distancing and hand washing. Try not to worry and keep yourself safe. Our government here in Ireland calls it cocooning, which is such a lovely, cosy word. Cocoon yourself and look forward to your lovely baby arriving.

Thankyou for your kind thoughts.I think planning each scenario might calm me down.I hope your children get better soon Newmumagainn. Ring your GP out of hours or 111 if you are very worried.i will be thinking of you all.x

@newmumagainn yes it does feel like a bad dream, I hear you. It's hard having unwell littlies at any time and it must be worse right now. Hope you all manage to get even a little bit of sleep. RUSU1992 and I have got your worries while you take care of your babies.

Goodnight @Moussemum, planning might make you feel more in control.

I'm falling to bits, I haven't left the house for two weeks, I haven't spoken to anybody outside the house in that time, I can't cope with grieving the loss of a parent, I can't cope with work but luckily have symptoms so can self isolate so don't have to show I'm a weak snowflake who can't cope.

Hi @suziesnowflake

I’m so sorry you are going through all of this at once. I also just lost my brother. I know that’s not the same as a parent.

I’ll take all of your fears and worries and stresses for the rest of the night. Please try to get some peaceful sleep.

Hope you’ll also reach out to someone tomorrow. Isolation and loneliness makes all of this feel even worse. You’re no weak snowflake; you’d be amazed at how many of us go through similar feelings during the tough times.

@HannahYeah you've got a lot on your plate. I can help. Give me some of that load and I shall mind it with you.

This is a hard time. We all need to be here with each other. I'm here.

Losing a brother is tough, you don't expect to lose a brother
I don't have anybody to reach out to unfortunately, there are two people who I used to consider friends who know about it but neither have even so much as texted me even before covid happened so they can fuck right off

I’m here with my furry shadow ready to take care of any of your worries that are bothering you. Pass them over here and I’ll tuck them into bed with me and the cat for the night.
Sleep well lovely people.

@GenuineKlatchianPottery you are a stalwart, thank you and your personal assistant for all you do.

If the load gets too much for tonight, I can share.

Can someone mind my worries? It’s after 2am here and I’m wide awake. I really could use some sleep. Worried about my step son and his Dad.

@HannaYeah it's OK. I'm here and I'm happy to mind your worries. You just rest. Forget about all of it, and rest. I've got you.

@suziesnowflake. Thank you Suzie. Sorry I went missing. How are you doing?

@2018SoFarSoGreat thank you! That worked like a charm.

I’m here if anyone need their worries minded. Hope you all are doing ok. We are in the thick of things here in the US but I’m home and safe and not going out.

Thinking of you all.

Hi @HannaYeah glad you are safe & doing OK. Same here in Ireland I'll gladly give you a hand worry minding tonight.

My dp has just been readmitted to hospital. He was home too soon. I’ve had to leave him there and he can’t walk, has trouble understanding language and speaking. I have to remember that 7 weeks ago we thought the brain haemorrhage would kill him. He’s been home a week. He wasn’t getting enough oxygen and he knew he needed to go back in. I feel like a failure. I should sleep though.