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.

First time poster here, going out of my mind worrying about today’s trip to the supermarket with my 9yo. We did just great followed all the rules, she helped with shopping and I bought her some chocolate as a reward. Then while I was packing the groceries and had my back turned, she started eating the chocolate! We hadn’t used hand sanitizer yet because we normally do that once everything is packed and we’re out of the shop, and she knows to wait until then to eat anything we’ve bought. I’ve had a complete meltdown over it, anxiety through the roof that she’d touched a fridge handle to get some chicken nuggets and now she was eating chocolate. I can’t sleep I feel physically sick and like I’ve let her down completely! I’m so frightened now. My anxiety is unbelievable. And after I’ve been keeping her so safe too, not seeing family and friends, first time at the supermarket in over 3 weeks, and one moment of not paying full attention and I’m just terrified now.

I've got those worries tucked up on my newish pillows, they are very comfy and won't bother you both while you get some sleep. And to the two Pps before me, you did your best and that's great.

Thank you so much. I slept

I'm so glad to hear that. How is your DP this morning?

I didn't sleep til after 5, then I think I had about 3 hours before my next round of panic.

I hope you feel better soon. Are you able to do something nice today - a walk together, or a good film?

@crowcat I’d have her drink OJ or something else with vitamin c. Do you have any throat lozenges with zinc? Or a child’s multivitamin. This is what I take now to ease my worries when I get paranoid about the virus. There’s a reason but it’s as much to soothe my mind as anything.

@StillDumDeDumming it's so hard to be patient when it frightens and worries you, but you'll see improvement over time. Hospital should have kept him in before really.

Glad you got some rest :)

@HannahYeah she takes multivitamins anyway, it just really got me panicked!! It's rubbish having to take her grocery shopping but I'm a single mum with no support network. We were both flustered and trying to get done as quickly as possible. It's so hard to keep focused when you're anxious! I've calmed down a lot now. Hopefully won't need to go shopping again for a week or two.

Dp is ok. But getting him discharged is a pain. He’s so scared at night I. Hospital. He was discharged around 2 months early. It’s very tough

@CrowCat
I hear you. I’m usually calm under pressure but last two trips to the grocery I felt like you describe. I became scattered and a bit frozen. Had a list but kept thinking I was missing something. Stared at things for ages.

Half the people here are wearing masks, other half are not and act like nothing is happening.

I’m sorry you have to deal with this. Just know you are doing everything you can.

Hi haven't been in for a while, have been having symptoms and in isolation but just starting to feel well again now. Hope everyone is ok. I am here to mind your worries for the next few hours with me and the duvet , cat purring, they may get gobbled up , as she is constantly hungry .

Has anyone heard from @NaomiFromMilkShake ?

I am here folks, just sleeping like a log, now that the radio and chemo have finished.

I have marginally more hair than Kojak.

I worked out that I rolled from lumpectomy, into chemo, into radio, into CV19, I am currently and for the foreseeable shielding.

When I get out of here, I have my eye on cocktails in the Ivy and it won't just be one or two.

I’m here to take care of any of your worries while you sleep. Any worry that is stealing your sleep can be left here with me and the cat for the night.
Sleep well lovely people, we’ve got you covered.

@NaomiFromMilkShake wow, sounds like you really need a good rest. The cocktails will be waiting!

Thank you worry keepers. Your kind thoughts and deeds are very much appreciated

I’m here with my furry shadow ready to mind your worries. I’ll tuck them in with me and the cat and they won’t bother you tonight.

Anxiety totally getting the better of me at the moment, in the morning I'll look at this and think I'm ridiculous. I wonder if I'm heading for burnout.

I'm worried about how long it's taking me/my workplace to get the 125 staff I'm responsible for sorted so they can work from home and be safe.

I'm worried I've got the ick over my husband. I've got raging pmt, he smells weird today. I cant sleep through the night in the same bed as him as any perfectly normal thing he does is getting on my last nerve. We seem to have fallen into being friends and have lost the intimacy. I'm worried that I dont know how and if we can the spark back.

I'm worried that I'm losing my fertility, and cant tell if I do want child, subconsciously dont think I deserve one, subconsciously dont want one with my husband or am just scared to have one as I might repeat my mother's mistakes.

I'm worried about my parents who are 200 miles away, one is vulnerable. My relationship with them is not straight forward, relatively low contact and I feel guilty that I should be doing more somehow.

Thank you for giving me a non-judgemental outlet.

Anyone who has any problems or worries that are keeping them awake, pop them at the end of the bed and me and the cat will watch over them for you.
@MrsWeatherwax I hope you’re feeling better tonight.

I have a worry. Can anyone take it? It’s about deposit money for my roof. 😭

I’ve got it here.
I’ve wrapped it in a pretty box with a purple ribbon on it and a card that says only open feelIng strong enough to deal with this.

You can sleep now.

Thank you so much Dowser. I slept and today my worry is resolved already.

Lovely news Hannah
So pleased for you

How are you, nightshifters?

I’m doing ok but DH and I are juggling a million things; selling two houses (mine and DH), buying one new one so we can finally be under one roof. All during this crazy lockdown. Getting SS prepared for university (or maybe virtual university). Getting a major roof repair done. Covering for a whole team of furloughed people. Dealing with minor injury to poor kitty. Trying to keep up with friends and family.

How about you? Everyone doing ok and staying sane?

If anyone needs worried minded , I’m here. Might take the edge off for me.

*worries minded.