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Why are you awake?

149 replies

MeinKraft · 12/11/2023 03:23

I went to bed around half ten and conked out straight away. Woke up around half 1 and still no sign of getting back to sleep. I'll be knackered tomorrow.

Why are you all awake at this ungodly hour?

OP posts:
Justhereforaibu1 · 12/11/2023 06:51

Covid. Coughing on and off all night

Tilllly · 12/11/2023 07:45

Margotshypotheticaldog · 12/11/2023 06:03

I heard a noise in my wardrobe

Are you in narnia?

Bemyclementine · 12/11/2023 09:47

@Tilllly she is now!

Psychoticbreak · 14/11/2023 04:16

Going through a wonderful bout of insomnia recently.

Tonight1 · 14/11/2023 04:19

Woke up about half an hour ago so got myself a cordial. I'd like tea really but don't like clattering around this time of night.

Midnightstar76 · 14/11/2023 04:21

Woke up 2.30 and just can not get back to sleep. Envy DH snoring away.

purpleme12 · 14/11/2023 04:23

My dad is dying I think.
I hardly slept last night and here I am again

Psychoticbreak · 14/11/2023 04:25

@purpleme12 I am so sorry to hear that.

Tonight1 · 14/11/2023 04:28

purpleme12 · 14/11/2023 04:23

My dad is dying I think.
I hardly slept last night and here I am again

Aw, it's a horrible time.

If possible get some voice recordings of you two talking, it will bring you comfort in the future

purpleme12 · 14/11/2023 04:42

Thank you I don't have any adult to come home to about it

Samiibaby · 14/11/2023 04:44

Recovering from recent gallbladder surgery and awake with a fever that won't go down and pain 😭

GirrlCrush · 14/11/2023 04:46

Been on night shifts

Just come off but my body is saying nope! Stay awake

Just done 10 in a row!

GirrlCrush · 14/11/2023 04:47

Yes, I'm also sorry to hear about your Dad.

bellalou1234 · 14/11/2023 04:48

GirrlCrush · 14/11/2023 04:46

Been on night shifts

Just come off but my body is saying nope! Stay awake

Just done 10 in a row!

Same here..10 in a row, 4 is my limit.

Micehunter · 14/11/2023 04:49

I have covid too and I’m pregnant so already uncomfortable. Awake since 3am worrying about how I’m going to get through a day at work tomorrow!

GirrlCrush · 14/11/2023 04:51

10 x 11 hour shifts

I can't switch off. I was emergency cover for 3 so will be paid overtime, moneys good at least!

Tonight1 · 14/11/2023 04:58

If it helps I feel slightly jealous about all these shifts! I have to get some case studies done for MSc. They're well paid but bloody hell they take their time, it's a day here, day there.

In February it will be finished and I can focus on full time work, less stress about bills!

@purpleme12 there'll always be someone here to chat to if you're awake and feeling a bit alone 💐

itsgettingweird · 14/11/2023 04:59

I'm sat outside the leisure centre waiting for ds to go and swim train.

Standard morning here 🤣 x

AngelAurora · 14/11/2023 04:59

Insomnia and poorly child. I can never ever sleep properly, but unable to take medication to help due to lung issues. Been up for hours now and not remotely tired.

Onacuctustree · 14/11/2023 05:03

I work nights.
I find trying to be a day person hard.
I am not at work now.

BuntyCollocks · 14/11/2023 05:04

I’m stressed and sad.

Tonight1 · 14/11/2023 05:06

Samiibaby · 14/11/2023 04:44

Recovering from recent gallbladder surgery and awake with a fever that won't go down and pain 😭

Have you taken any medication for it? I believe ibuprofen may help with the fever, somebody correct me if I'm wrong. Splash yourself a bit with cold water.

RedHelenB · 14/11/2023 05:07

Pain and menopause

shininglight16 · 14/11/2023 05:10

Sitting in hospital with my daughter who's only 4 months old and has had a really bad reaction to her 16 weeks vaccine. She's also been detected with COVID, unfortunately. Feeling sad and depressed. Thinking about how pathetic my in-laws have been throughout marriage.

Astonishing · 14/11/2023 05:11

I have a newborn who sounds like an extra in jurassic park while she sleeps making 'sleep when the baby sleeps' even more laughable than it is already.

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