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

[2018SoFarSoGreat]

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.

Ah @bluestarlight I'm so very sorry. Losing a parent is a life changing event that had such a profound impact on our souls. I replay the last days and hours of my dad's death, still 8 years later. But you know what I think? It is the love and the memories and the missing that is looking for a way to rise to the surface, for a minute or an hour. It's ok. We can revisit the events and find some peace, if we are lucky. I wish that for you.

Please try to rest. Just for a wee while. Rest your weary heart and body. We can hold the pain for you for a while, to give you peace.

I'm so sorry to hear you've experienced something similar. Thank you for replying. I thought I was doing ok and then a bad dream woke me with a start and here I am awake hours later worrying about what could have gone differently and then also the days ahead.

@LHReturns welcome. I'm sorry you are awake and here, but glad to see you.

I'm sorry about your dad too. The first year or two is so painful as each first comes around. it will get a little easier as you find a new normal, where missing him is somehow integrated into loving and remembering him.

I will hold your sadness and pain for a while, if you'd like. You can stop by any time and drop more, or help someone else. Both help. Being a worry warrior is a good way to pass a sleepless night.

Thank you so much xxxx

Thank you again. It was a long sad story - we were estranged for many years then just reconnected before his dementia escalated and he went into hospital during Covid. I need to find a way to live with his last 6 months. He was alone in a home on his last Christmas and his last birthday. I was with him for his final 9 days and lying with him when he died. I think I need to face up to my grief after a year of numbing it.

Hi, sorry to hear this...

Have you tried breathing exercises when they start to happen or following and mindfulness video on YouTube?

Have you been to the GP- could give you some symptom relief while this hopefully passes.

Do you have any lingering COVID symptoms?

I was in hospital for a month with it (coming up to 2 years now!) some things have stayed with me up-to now- so it may take your body some time but be kind to yourself.

Awake with DD 10 months- left her with nana for 2 hours today for the first time and now she won't settle or leave me alone. It's not until you are awake at night that you realize how strange watching the world sleep is.

Wishing you find peace 😊

Place marking really as I don't know what to say.

You don't rally have to say anything, @Cubangal. You're here, so whatever it is that brought you. Let it go, bundle it all up and lay it down here. That's all you have to do. Nothing more. We shall hold it tenderly for as long as you need us. You can rest now. We've got you.

Haven't slept all night

So will try to sleep today

Thank you worry minders

martha

I’ll sleep today after a couple of nights on call. Just for a few hours mind but that should be enough to take your troubles and squash them flat.

I send you a dream. Respite. Ease. It might be full of happy, it might be just a zonk out and not remember dream. But it’ll give you a rest from the whirl.

2018 has held the fort magnificently all night - I can scoop you up for today.

Shut your eyes. Relax yourself from the toes up slowly, little by little.

You are safe to sleep. ✨ 🌻 x

Bless you
Sheldon

I hope you managed a wee sleep martha

if you didn’t, hopefully your body will succumb to the sleep of the righteous tonight.

We have you here. Safe in a bosie. May sleep gallop towards you and may you find a wee bit peace and rest tonight ✨ 🌻 x

If anyone needs to leave their worries for the night I’m here alongside the cat, ready to take care of them for you.
Just drop them off with us and we’ll keep them under control while you sleep.

Just can't sleep, impossible can I pass to you again? So grateful

I've got you, @marthasGinyard. Leave it here and cosy in. It's OK. Shhhh. Close your eyes.

For all those who are struggling to get to sleep tonight, leave those worries and problems here with me for the night.
Me and the cat promise to take care of them for you while you sleep.
Just drop them off at the end of the bed and then go and rest. We’ve got you.

Thank you x

Anyone who wants to drop off their worries or problems for the night can leave them here with me and the cat.
I promise they will be well looked after, and returned to you when you are ready to collect them.
However, I can’t promise that the cat won’t have exhausted and diminished them mightily. He’s rather good at that and takes his position as furry worry warrior very seriously indeed.
Just drop them off at the end of the bed, then you can sleep, we’ve got you.

I'm worried about my back, I pulled it a few days ago and it's really hurting. Can't sit, stand or walk without being in pain. The only slightly comfy position is laid with a pillow under one side. I missed a party I was v excited about. I can't work.

Ouch, @glukoo that sounds awful. You poor thing. I hope you get some relief soon.

For now, leave that worry with us here, and try to rest. Just be eat in and out and close your eyes. Try to get some sleep. We've got you now.

Can I leave mine again

It's beyond incomprehensible

Thank you

Hi @marthasGinyard of course you can.

We will hold them right here, and you just get some rest. Nothing to worry about for now. We've got you.

Please can I leave mine? I don’t think I’ve ever been this worried in my life. Haven’t slept in weeks but somehow have to get up tomorrow to do a 12 hour shift. I now know what the phrases “sick with worry” means 😥

@Belovedgi I'm so sorry. I know sick with worry, and really feel for you being there.

If you can, pass it over here. That's it. Gather it up in a ball and throw it. We will catch it and hold it right here so that you can breathe. And rest. Just do that then shut your eyes. It's OK. We've got you.

Thankyou x