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

[2018SoFarSoGreat]

New thread here, since the Last Thread has ever so slowly filled up. Isn't it amazing how little our worries crept up in the night when the world was actually one big worry?

Pandemic or not, this is the place to just park your worries. We don't ask questions, or try to solve your problems. We just hold them, tenderly, carefully, until you are strong enough to take them back. If they choose not to come back, all the better.

Signing in for the Night Shift, V3!

@MistySkiesAfterRain sounds like a plan. A good train ride is usually good for 💤.

@Bearsbearsbears40 I might just take you up on that offer... thank you.

@terrificteapot no, where we are we can only have one parent accompanying a child

Hello all. I cant sleep and this thread could be just what I need.

I am worried because I told my 13 year old son to go on a diet. Not in a nasty way. He was feeling uncomfortable about his weight, and I offered a solution. His dad is not happy and I'm worried that I have said something out of turn. I'm underweight and receive comments all of the time telling me I need to gain weight, so to me, this was no different. I am also worried that dad is making this appear as a bigger issue than it is, because ds didn't seem to take what I said as a negative. My aim was to make it as a non issue, as its something that can be sorted easily, but dad appears to have taken it the wrong way as if I have attacked our son. Maybe I was wrong to say what I said, but on some level I feel its more wrong to ignore. Especially if it's clear that ds is aware himself enough for it to make him feel uncomfortable and self conscious. Ds is currently at dad's so I can't even speak to him yet to get his thoughts, and to reassure him if he needs that.

You must be so exhausted. You have all been through it lately, I hope your lo makes a speedy recovery and you manage to get some shut eye

Just about to complete on our house purchase and I'm suddenly overwhelmed that it's not the right house. My husband is quite unwell at the moment and unable to make coherent decisions. The survey has over emphasised something on an issue which doesn't add up, and now this issue has got me gripped by fear. If we pull out now then I think it will trigger my husband into another breakdown.

@TheChip what has been said has been said. You did what you thought was right at the time. That's OK.
I usually just grab my kid and say, " I gave you the wrong advice yesterday. Please give me more time to think about it. "
Would this work for you or cause confusion?

@Pregnancyhell how was your night after all? Did you get any shut eye? Can you exchange parents during the day so you can get some sleep at home? I know you don't want to leave your babies but 2 weeks is a long time...

@Iamnotavicar any chance you can move in and try the new house for size just for a year or two and move again if not suited?
It seems fairly common that people panic about buying the wrong house but after a while it's OK?
The ladies on the property/DIY topic might have more ideas to settle your worries.

Thank you @Bearsbearsbears40 I got about 4 hours of sleep! Back to the grind now.

belladiMama I'm feeling tough today so I have picked up your worries, squished them into a small egg shaped thing, and hurled them over the hedge into the field next door. They will rest there to be nibbled by the mice and voles, and perched on by the butterflies while you take a few deep breaths. And I'll be thinking of you today.

Glad to have helped 🙂

Hello lucent people. I am now temporarily in London, so shall be on duty more uk time for a few weeks. It is so good to be here, with friends. Close to, and soon to be, home. Scotland calls me loud and clear!

No jetlag so send the pesky worries my way if needed. My lovely friend assigned two bedrooms to us (in case snoring or jetlag disturbs the other) so there's enough room for all the things that keep you up. They will cuddle in and be quiet or else. I'm happy to hold them so you can just lay your heads down, close your eyes and sleep. The sleep you deserve. You do! Go do that. You are in good hands with us.

Lucent people. Lovely. Lovely!

Although you may be glowing, tis true.

The bagpipes are calling you 2018

So happy for you, @2018SoFarSoGreat.

This is such a lovely, comforting thread to visit.

Anyone up for a swap? I can deal with anything except my slow-fading heartache tonight.

I will take it all,@ABitOfAShitShow. I'm happy and have nothing much to bother me, so pass them over here. You just cozy in and console your poor heart. If takes a while to mend, so be gentle to yourself ❤️

Give me a shot of your sad wee heart abitofashitshow ?

Mine is black and wizened. (Pink in the middle I hear)

Your heart will go a bit pink and puffy and will strut about like a pumping hearty peacock (trying to get mine to at least bear) and go one stage quicker to healing in its wee magnificence 💗 v 🖤 🤗

I need to sleep. I’m up early doors for a day shift. No specific worry apart from sleeping in. (Terrified of this happening as it takes over an hour to get there)

Swappies? 🌻 x

Beaten to it by the best 🤩✨

Beat nor bear 🥴

@ABitOfAShitShow

Anyone up for a swap? I can deal with anything except my slow-fading heartache tonight.

I’m here, with various critters and a large stuffed toy penguin 🐧 We will cwtch your heartache into submission, and send you the uncomplicated love from 2 wonderful dogs in return. You’re safely snuggled in for the night, we’ve got you

@2018SoFarSoGreat and @SheldonesqueTheBstard You two are absolutely lovely. And two of the best worry minders. Thank you. x

And yes @SheldonesqueTheBstard I’ll make sure you don’t sleep in. Pass that to me.

PS. I look forward to a pink and puffy heart.

@SheldonesqueTheBstard Throw that worry over here too, sleep well and deeply, let the terrierist lick you awake in plenty of time, he’s a pretty good alarm clock ⏰ (unless you’re allergic to dogs of course, in which case I’ll leave your worries with the parrot 🦜 )