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Bring us your worries, big or small! The nightshift will hold them so you can sleep

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2018SoFarSoGreat · 30/09/2021 19:01

Well, that LAST THREAD filled up much faster - so glad so many of us are finding this a place of comfort. How lucky we are to have so many of us on standby to hold our fears and worries, so that we can rest.

No questions asked, no solutions given, just the offer of a place to lay down our burdens. All are welcome.

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Pinklimey · 02/04/2022 23:48

Thank you

Howmanysleepsnow · 03/04/2022 00:03

Can someone mind all thoughts of my DH’s business for me please? He’s been ill and I’ve been trying to cover 3 jobs for the last 6 weeks (and put my own on hold)… I’ve not slept without nightmares in that time. If someone could mind them till Monday that’d be great. I’m tired x

SheldonesqueTheBstard · 03/04/2022 00:21

Darling heart. Consider it our privilege to sit on your worries for now.

I personally will take great pleasure in trying to fight off your nightmares while you have a dreamless sleep or a happy dream sleep.

Sending the bestest of wishes for your DH’s health to improve and for you to find strength to plough on meantime.

Coorie on down and let sleep take you. Your worries are ours for now.

Drift off to sleep knowing you may be tired but you are magnificent.

Goodnight and may you wake up a little lighter and less battle weary in the morning. ✨ 🌻 x

marthasGinyard · 03/04/2022 00:25

Can I park my worries as away with my girl on a beautiful lodge break.

We left refuge a month ago, we'd been there almost 9 months after 13 years in family home. Horrible legal
Battles

Undergoing tests for MND

Terrified

SheldonesqueTheBstard · 03/04/2022 00:39

First of all, congratulations for being free. Do not underestimate the courage you have inside you.

For now, love your surroundings. Cherish the beauty around you. And take heart that you and your girl are now together and safe.

If I had a magic wand, I would wave your legal battles and health worry away.

I am sorry that you have so much weighing on you after what you’ve been through. I will quietly hope for you.

Know that we can carry your worries. Like little worry dolls. Or in my case, a fat walloping worry doll.

Park them up and enjoy your break and sleep the sleep of the goddess that you are.

Help yourself to a happy dream and we will carry you.

Sending hope and light and a wonderful wander through a perfect dream. There are folk here to lift you as you go. ✨ 🌻 x

marthasGinyard · 03/04/2022 21:51

Sheldon

Thank you

GenuineKlatchianPottery · 05/04/2022 22:45

If anyone needs to leave their worries for the night I’m here alongside my trusty feline sidekick. We’re tucked up in bed and the wind is howling outside, so it seems like the perfect night to corral all those problems that are bothering you and keeping you awake at night and send them over here. They will be returned subdued and smelling slightly of lavender when you feel ready to collect them.

marthasGinyard · 05/04/2022 22:59

Can your gorgeous Havelock take mine just for tonight.

Barium swallow In morning

Neuro bought fwd to Tuesday

He's absolutely beautiful

GenuineKlatchianPottery · 05/04/2022 23:05

Hi @marthasGinyard
Havelock and I will gladly take those worries for as long as you want.
There is a spot right at the end of the bed where they will be snuggled into submission.
Havelock agrees with you and says he is rather magnificent, isn’t he?

BreakinbadBreakineven · 05/04/2022 23:08

Can I park my worries please?

My partner is horrible to me. He shouts and swears at me, invalidates my feelings, tells me I'm vile and worthless and has been physically violent towards me in the past. Its not constant but whenever I express something he doesn't like or that he disagrees with. I know I need to leave him but I'm so worried about not being able to see our 1 year old daughter every day, and I don't know how to take the first step away from him.

2018SoFarSoGreat · 05/04/2022 23:18

Oh @BreakinbadBreakineven I'm sorry. That sounds just horrid.

For now, just leave that worry here. We'll hold it for you while you get some sleep. Go on, just let your poor body and soul rest. We've got you for tonight.

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GenuineKlatchianPottery · 05/04/2022 23:25

Hi @BreakinbadBreakineven
You’ve already taken the first step, you’ve spoken about it here.
For now leave those worries with us, take care of yourself and your beautiful DD.
Nobody on this thread is going to tell you what to do, we are simply here to listen and support you, and hopefully help you.
However, when you feel ready maybe consider starting a thread in Relationships? I know you will get so much help and support from the awesome women there.
In the meantime, I hope it helps to know that you have an army of Worry Warriors who have your back and we will gladly do what we can to ease your problems.

bluedomino · 19/04/2022 22:27

Please can you watch mine? So many worries and big ones on the horizon. I can't stop crying. My eyes are always red and I can't see how the future will be. I'm just so tired.

GenuineKlatchianPottery · 19/04/2022 22:44

Hi @bluedomino
I’m here and I’ve got those worries for you.
Me and the cat will take care of them for you while you sleep.
You get yourself comfortable and let yourself drift off into a relaxing nights sleep.

2018SoFarSoGreat · 19/04/2022 22:45

echoing @GenuineKlatchianPottery here. You just rest, you are in excellent hands.

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ssd · 19/04/2022 22:51

Can anyone hold my worries? Im sick of holding them alone. I don't want my dcs moving away for work. I want them near me

moneyworriesagain · 19/04/2022 22:51

Can I join?

I'm just so worried about my finances. Started a new job late last year, more hours a week than my old one but less money per hour. Still worked out as I'd bring home more money. Recently got a pay rise too so now bringing in more money than I've ever done.

However, like many people the cost of living rises such as food, gas and electric, NI contributions and general increases (such as home insurance, broadband etc) I'm barely making ends meet.

I thought when starting my new job I'd be able to start building a savings pot and clear my credit card (under 1k but still significant for my level of earnings) but all my extra earnings are being swallowed up.

I'm not asking for much, I want to build a safety net (around 2-3 months worth of wages should something happen) plus clear my credit card.

I can't work any more hours due to the age of my children and also getting to and from work on public transport.

I know many are in this situation but I must admit it feels good venting here so thank you.

2018SoFarSoGreat · 19/04/2022 22:57

hello @SSD. Please lay them all down right here, and we shall wrangle them quiet so that you can rest. Just let them go, and forget them for now. We've got you. It is okay.

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user1098532268 · 19/04/2022 22:57

Feel like I may need to park mine here.

Worried about my health, had horrendous tiredness, brain fog, aches, just a general not right feeling for 6 months now & my Gp is useless. They keep saying depression, despite me being on a high strength anti-anxiety medication & knowing it's not depression.

I'm starting to feel like I'm loosing myself in my relationship, he has so many plans for our future but I feel like I'm drowning.

My anxiety has peaked today & all I've wanted to do all day is cry, but I can't even do that right now

2018SoFarSoGreat · 19/04/2022 22:58

@moneyworriesagain I'm glad you came tonight, and we are more than happy to hold all of that big ball of money worries for you, so that you can just sleep. For now, you do not have to think about it. We've got you, and will hold it tight so that you it cannot return, until you want it back. It is okay, for now, just close your eyes. cozy in and sleep. That's the way.

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2018SoFarSoGreat · 19/04/2022 23:02

ah @user1098532268that sounds horrid. I am sorry.

That's too much worry for one person, so just say scram. Send it all over here, and we shall sit on it (may need to get @GenuineKlatchianPottery to get her cat to help!) and make sure you have a night of peace, In fact, you can leave it all with us for as long as you need. We'll be here, and you can rest. Really. That's all you have to do. Just know you don't have a care in the world right now. Cuddle up, shut your eyes. There. Night Night.

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ssd · 19/04/2022 23:09

Thank you @2018SoFarSoGreat

moneyworriesagain · 19/04/2022 23:22

@2018SoFarSoGreat Thankyou. Am going to go up to bed, give my little cuties a cuddle and try not to worry anymore

ssd · 20/04/2022 08:36

I slept great @2018SoFarSoGreat and I've woken up to birdsong.
Thank you again 😘

2018SoFarSoGreat · 21/04/2022 00:14

I'm her to hold any worries that are stopping you from sleeping. Pass them on over and cuddle up. It is sleep time!

Daisy Cat is here, ready to assist. Okay, she is currently curled up on the sunny windowsill sound asleep, but she will magically transform into Worry Warrior Cat as soon as she is needed. So she claims.

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