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.

@Nowthereistwo it needs to be signed off first though doesn't it? I remember running a tender bid website and I just had to upload all the info from us (signed!) then distribute responses pretty frantically.

But don't think of that right now, think of something far lovelier and stay at peace. Look forward to Sunday :)

Can I leave this parcel of worry here. I can't sleep, there's a massive black cloud over my head and it's been there since I got the video call on Thursday from my DP's mother. She'd been for tests and had just been told by the consultant she's got cancer, and has another appointment next week to discuss options. Not until after this appointment will she tell him, as firstly he's very ill himself at the moment, (god forgive me but it's wearing me down as well, hectic work life and looking after him). The other reason is she knows and do I is going to be his reaction. He is highly strung, and I'm dreading it.
I've been trying to be 'normal' but inside. It feels like when your standing outside, and it starts raining and you look up and she these massive storm clouds gathering speed, and heading your way.
I feel so beaten down with life right now, the last few months have just been a sequence of bereavements, and sadness.

I needed to get that out, I don't like keeping secrets.

I'm going to make a cuppa and have a digestive biscuit that's about as exciting as it gets!

Xx

Crap, how is it nearly 5am?

I’m a poor sleeper anyway, but I’m having a bit of a crappy week.

We were meant to go on holiday yesterday (UK break) and it would be our first proper holiday together. My boyfriend has been waiting to have an operation to hopefully enable him to have the use of one of his hands, obviously it has fallen when we were due to be away. It isn’t available on the NHS so he has to fly to his home country to have it done, he is flying out early Monday morning.

Its really major surgery so the recovery process is long and he’ll require extensive daily physio and he has to reach a certain point (if the operation works) before he can be discharged from the rehab facility. So we have no idea how long it will be before he can fly home, we’ve been told to expect 3 weeks at the absolute minimum.

He lost his job at the start of lockdown and only managed to get a new contract in late June, so hes had one pay packet and now he’ll be back without pay for god knows how long. It also delays him completing his professional qualification.

His parents are refusing to speak to him at the moment so despite visits being allowed there (Sweden) he’ll be on his own the whole time. They’re not the sort of people who will put aside their petty views for something like this either.

Its just a bit eurgh

@Icepinkeskimo and @SimonJT sorry you're losing sleep over these worries. I'll hold onto then for now, albeit late to the no fun party. You try to keep going and drink lots of tea. Cake also helps. And 💐

I’m signing in for the night watch. Drop those worries off with me and the cat and we will keep them safe for you while you sleep.

Thank you all for the last few nights. I slept so well, and it helped me get through a couple of emotionally tough days.

I’m here if anyone needs to leave their worries. The cats are really playful tonight and need something to bat around the house.

Can you mind mine? Sat here bawling and feeling really lost for stupid reasons. Have had plenty of times when I have had real reasons to be sad but feel adrift tonight. My DD (15) was 'dumped' today first proper boyfriend been together about a 18 months. Talked every day via zoom during lockdown, just started meeting up these last few weeks and then out of the blue when she came home on Friday she got a text saying it's all over. I didn't even like him I just didn't realise how much it was going to hurt me seeing her hurting so much. It's compounded with covid as she is (like everyone) missing out on so much and I just feel so sad for her. See daft reason to be awake especially on reading pp

@Nighttimeworries ah the pain of young love. It is so real and present in the moment. You are a lovely mum. She's a lucky young woman.

I'll hold that for tonight, and cradle it tenderly. You get some rest. It's OK for now. I've got you.

[quote 2018SoFarSoGreat]@Nighttimeworries ah the pain of young love. It is so real and present in the moment. You are a lovely mum. She's a lucky young woman.

I'll hold that for tonight, and cradle it tenderly. You get some rest. It's OK for now. I've got you. [/quote]
That made me cry harder. Thank you for being kind.

@Nighttimeworries

That’s so hard to watch. Sounds like she’s open with you and shares her feelings and that will help her a great deal.

Bit melodramatic of me tho to be the one that's weepy and awake straw and camel I guess. Had a cathartic cry about anything and everything still not asleep but feel like I've had a hug from this thread.

If anyone needs their worries watching overnight I’m here to keep an eye on them for you while you sleep.

Could I have a little night off from worries, please?

Husband has been made redundant, I'm on maternity leave, I've got myself into a pickle with my money this month that I don't feel I can burden him with.

Losing our house at the end of next week to live with in laws for a while.

Having terrible nightmares which I'm sure are triggered by this- can I have a nice nights sleep please

@mcgonagalscat you poor thing. That sounds like a really tough load of problems to be worrying you! For tonight, I shall hold them safe and sound. You get the rest you so need. It is okay. Just let it all come over to me. That's it.

I've just woken up and am worried I won't be able to get back to sleep - I'll go downstairs for a cup of tea soon to see if that helps, but don't want to be awake all night :(

I'm also downstairs worrying, not sure if I should have a cup of tea now or try to go to bed again.

Are you worried about sleep as well letsmaketea?

Yes, I am already worried about feeling crap tomorrow! DD seems to have settled down again which is good. I heard her at 12.30, and my mind just thought that was the perfect time to start worrying about pandemics, work situations, the future, our planned holiday at the end of August etc. I've got my tea now, just a little one, so going to finish this off and head back to bed.

Anything you want to leave here?

Please can you hold mine for a while. I’ve been made redundant after 23 years at the same place and I’m terrified. I keep pretending to everyone that I am ok but I’m not. I just want to sleep through one night without constantly waking up.

I hope you manage to settle ok! Good that dd has.

I don't think I'm worried about anything in particular, now just trying to plan finances for the month. That should be soporific.

doodleygirl that's such a huge change for you.

Leave the worries here and have a peaceful night.

@Frownette you can stop worrying now. I've got that, so you just cosy in and sleep. There you go. Sleep well.

@letsmaketea you too. Just snuggle in and get some rest. It's OK for now. I've got you.

@doodleygirl how horrible. I am sorry. That's a long time. For now, just give that worry to me. I will hold it right until you are ready. Just rest. It will be ok, you'll see.

I could do with a hand hold. Currently in work on nights and just found out my boyfriend slept with another girl this time last year

@username58 ouch. That really stings. You poor thing. Who don't I lift that worry off of your shoulders for now. You let me carry it, and you just get on with work. Sorry you can't just sleep. When you can, forget this worry. I'll hold it tight until you are ready to deal with it.

@2018SoFarSoGreat are you in a different time zone like Hana?

I've just realised I've got chocolate in so praps that and tea will help. I got a few hours earlier so it's not all bad.

@username58 did he tell you? Try to focus on shift then you can get some rest when you get home