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

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NaomiFromMilkShake · 11/03/2020 10:56

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.

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2018SoFarSoGreat · 12/03/2020 20:44

bless you, @HannaYeah - give me strength to NOT beat anyone with a very small stick. It is not quite recommended in a law firm :))))

BogOffWinter · 12/03/2020 20:45

Could someone possible please hold my OCD worries for a couple hours? It’s getting too much lately, finding it hard to function during the day and even harder to sleep at night. A couple hours of not having to deal with it would be bliss

WarmSausageTea · 12/03/2020 20:49

I’ll mind your OCD worries, BogOffWinter, leave them with me and rest up.

iamabox · 12/03/2020 21:22

@isolatedmum i will mind your worries for tonight, and hopefully you can rest tonight to give you strength for tomorrow. Also a virtual hand hold for tomorrow.

isolatedmum · 12/03/2020 21:28

Thank you @iamabox, much needed

SpeedofaSloth · 13/03/2020 02:52

If anyone is awake would they mind taking mine off me, just so I can get a couple of hours sleep?
My mind is swirling with work issues just now.

SamVimesFavouriteDragon · 13/03/2020 02:55

SpeedofaSloth I've got yours, I'm up with teething baby so I'll keep them company. You rest easy, work will all still be there in the morning x

SpeedofaSloth · 13/03/2020 02:58

Thank you x

Royallyscrewed · 13/03/2020 03:00

Hey all. Currently awake worrying about all that’s happening and about the fact I have developed a cough today. I’m half convinced it’s a nervous sympathy cough because it’s all anyone talks about and half terrified I’ve caught it because I’ve got children and could have given them it if so. Someone please talk some sense into me!

Thepigeonsarecoming · 13/03/2020 03:03

Yes I’m worried but because I made a thread hoping to help neighbours in need and not one person responded to help me try to do this, even to offer advice

2018SoFarSoGreat · 13/03/2020 03:14

I'm here @Thepigeonsarecoming and @Royallyscrewed. I shall hold your worries for the rest of tonight. You go get some good rest. I've got you. Close your eyes.

MrsTerryPratchett · 13/03/2020 03:47

I have everyone for the next hour if you have work or cough or neighbour worries. Curled up with the dog. He's useless but he'll bark manically at your worries. They'll be deafened.

HighNetGirth · 13/03/2020 04:36

Anyone like to mind my ADHD for a bit so I can sleep now and get stuff done later? I am snowed under.

MrsTerryPratchett · 13/03/2020 04:39

I'll look after it. My lovely DD has ADHD so I'm good with it while she's asleep.

Pepperama · 13/03/2020 04:59

Still awake and a full day of work ahead. Just so unsettled, worried about elderly mum who lives abroad, worried about work, about a move, about not sleeping and feeling even worse, worry about worry.

Can I leave it in a neat little bundle with one of you lovelies?

ToLiveInPeace · 13/03/2020 05:07

I'm so frightened about my immunosuppressed DH and coronavirus. Can't keep things in proportion. If anyone could mind this worry, I'd be grateful.

MrsMozartMkII · 13/03/2020 05:22

Pepperama and ToLiveInPeace I have them. Rest now.

BogOffWinter · 13/03/2020 07:18

@WarmSausageTea thank you, oddly managed to get a full 7 hours for once!

WarmSausageTea · 13/03/2020 07:28

You’re welcome, BogOffWinter, I hope you have a better day today.

Pepperama · 13/03/2020 09:15

It worked! The minute I'd written I could let go and sleep. Should have done this at 2am instead.

I'm now at worked trying to stay awake. If anyone has worries they want looking after, I can take them for the day.

BogOffWinter · 13/03/2020 09:34

@WarmSausageTea managed to get a phone consultation with my doctor for a prescription to help with the anxiety. Hopefully it’ll help get things back under control.

Anyone needs their worries minded during the day I’m here Flowers

WarmSausageTea · 13/03/2020 09:40

Will be thinking of you, BogOffWinter.

I am grudgingly doing some unavoidable shopping, I have spare bags for worries and a don’t-mess-with-me attitude if anyone needs a break.

GenuineKlatchianPottery · 13/03/2020 23:56

I’m here and signing in for the night watch. Hand over any of your worries that you want watching and sleep well. I promise to keep them safe for you.

Ironess · 14/03/2020 01:21

My mums been admitted to hospital again.
I miss her so much, just want my old mum back.

EduCated · 14/03/2020 02:39

May I sit here a while? Had late night and unexpected confirmation that something I was organising has been cancelled due to this bloody virus. We knew it was a possibility but absolutely was not expecting this answer today.

In the grand scheme of things, I can see that it’s probably sensible, but fuck. It’s going to be logistically difficult and problematic and I’m just really disappointed (it was a nice thing we were doing). And all the RL people who can help me with this are, funnily enough, asleep.

Just feeling somewhat sorry for myself.

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