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Who's awake tonight and why?

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Nogodsnomasters · 21/02/2024 23:52

Basically that. I'm awake with no sign of sleep, this is already late for me as I'm usually asleep by 10.30 ISH but I'm just so sick with two different things and also anxious as fuck so I'm just listening to a podcast with headphones on while my son sleeps beside me and just trying to survive the night.

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Usernamewassavedsuccessfully · 21/02/2024 23:55

Shocker of a day at work, not quite decompressed yet, though normal bedtime for me is about now ish so will head off shortly. Hope you get some rest soon.

loudbatperson · 21/02/2024 23:56

I'm awake due to pain, I think the stone which was sitting happily in my left kidney has gone walkabouts. I have taken some very strong painkillers without much help :(.

Sorry to hear you're having such a rough night, it's awful when your mind just won't shut off. I hope you can zone out listening to your podcast soon.

MeMyCatsAndMyBooks · 21/02/2024 23:58

I'm awake because half term has messed up my sleeping pattern.
Also my 12 year old is refusing to sleep as apparently his school mates are still on PlayStation and I'm the uncool parent telling him he has a bedtime, so there's that too.

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Nogodsnomasters · 22/02/2024 00:02

Usernamewassavedsuccessfully · 21/02/2024 23:55

Shocker of a day at work, not quite decompressed yet, though normal bedtime for me is about now ish so will head off shortly. Hope you get some rest soon.

Hope you can get to sleep easily after your horrible day at work.

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Nogodsnomasters · 22/02/2024 00:04

loudbatperson · 21/02/2024 23:56

I'm awake due to pain, I think the stone which was sitting happily in my left kidney has gone walkabouts. I have taken some very strong painkillers without much help :(.

Sorry to hear you're having such a rough night, it's awful when your mind just won't shut off. I hope you can zone out listening to your podcast soon.

Aw no I'm sorry you're in bad pain. Do you think you'll manage any sleep? What are you up to instead of sleeping?
I'm enjoying the podcast so it's helping distract me a little but I know I'm going to suffer tomorrow with a lack of sleep and that will probably exacerbate the anxiety 🙄

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Nogodsnomasters · 22/02/2024 00:04

MeMyCatsAndMyBooks · 21/02/2024 23:58

I'm awake because half term has messed up my sleeping pattern.
Also my 12 year old is refusing to sleep as apparently his school mates are still on PlayStation and I'm the uncool parent telling him he has a bedtime, so there's that too.

Oh no, sounds like you and your son are both going to be very tired tomorrow.

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Prizefighter · 22/02/2024 00:05

i have to catch a plane tomorrow morning. I can never sleep properly the night before.

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Nogodsnomasters · 22/02/2024 00:07

Prizefighter · 22/02/2024 00:05

i have to catch a plane tomorrow morning. I can never sleep properly the night before.

Are you off to anywhere nice? Will you catch up on some sleep on the plane maybe?

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Caswallonthefox · 22/02/2024 00:10

I'm awake because my mental health is shit. Which means, who the fuck knows what time my brain will cease thinking.
Doesnt matter if I want to go to sleep before 3am, my wonderful brain says nope.
Sometimes I stop doing stuff at 10pm, turn off lights, put eyeball cover on.
Lay there in silence. Then re start a book I'm listening to. 3am here we come.

Turkishcoffee · 22/02/2024 00:11

Tiny person needing a midnight cuddle ❤ They might be nodding off soon though but I'll be wide awake!

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Nogodsnomasters · 22/02/2024 00:15

Caswallonthefox · 22/02/2024 00:10

I'm awake because my mental health is shit. Which means, who the fuck knows what time my brain will cease thinking.
Doesnt matter if I want to go to sleep before 3am, my wonderful brain says nope.
Sometimes I stop doing stuff at 10pm, turn off lights, put eyeball cover on.
Lay there in silence. Then re start a book I'm listening to. 3am here we come.

Yep I feel ya. When I've had a bad anxiety day I always struggle to sleep that night. I've got my son's star night light on so the room is really relaxing and cozy but do I feel relaxed? Do I fuck. And I'm too sick to get comfortable.

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Nogodsnomasters · 22/02/2024 00:15

Turkishcoffee · 22/02/2024 00:11

Tiny person needing a midnight cuddle ❤ They might be nodding off soon though but I'll be wide awake!

Aw hopefully little one dozes off very soon for you.

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TheBlueAndAmber · 22/02/2024 00:16

I had the most beautful 2 hour sleep after work this afternoon… really blissful… now I’m tossing and turning and trying to get comfy.🙄
DDog is snoring away at the end of the bed. So jealous!

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Nogodsnomasters · 22/02/2024 00:17

TheBlueAndAmber · 22/02/2024 00:16

I had the most beautful 2 hour sleep after work this afternoon… really blissful… now I’m tossing and turning and trying to get comfy.🙄
DDog is snoring away at the end of the bed. So jealous!

Sounds lovely but maybe just too long and now affecting this evening. Hopefully you can get drowsy soon! The snoring dog would make me unable to fall asleep lol

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daisydalrymple · 22/02/2024 00:18

Got home from work half an hour ago. Watched an episode of friends with ds1 (he works with me a couple of shifts a week, he’s yr 12) before he went up to bed. now watching the (depressing) news and sipping a mini Prosecco to chill out before I go to bed. Rubbish shift full of complaining customers and am up at 7am for school run before starting all over again at 9am! I hope everybody with worries manages to sleep soon. ❤️

1daughterand3sons · 22/02/2024 00:18

15 month old is teething and still awake. Hopefully he will drop off soon and not wake his brothers up.

NoodlesandDoodles · 22/02/2024 00:19

In too much pain to sleep. It's so frustrating as I'm so tired. I was getting more and more angry at not sleeping, I've picked up my phone to scroll mumsnet as a distraction for a bit. Then will try again when calm.

ChewbaccasMrs · 22/02/2024 00:21

I'm up,I've been in bed for nearly a week,I keep getting a raging temperature,keep shaking and going dizzy no idea what's wrong with me just hoping whatever it is sods off soon.

TheBlueAndAmber · 22/02/2024 00:22

@Nogodsnomasters

yes, I knew when I woke up, all refreshed and rested (so rare to get such a lovely sleep!) that I’d slept for too long and it would come back to bite me later!
I’m used to Ddogs snoring, it’s just that it seems to be mocking me tonight!😄

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Nogodsnomasters · 22/02/2024 00:22

1daughterand3sons · 22/02/2024 00:18

15 month old is teething and still awake. Hopefully he will drop off soon and not wake his brothers up.

Hope he's not too fussy and upset with it!

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Tr1skel1on · 22/02/2024 00:23

I'm awake because my teenager DC has had a meds charge and now can't sleep. I'm extremely grateful the antipsychotic meds have been reduced because they were ok a maximum dose but the ADHD meds, basically speed, have been increased..things they don't tell you when parenting toddlers, teenagers are so much harder

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Nogodsnomasters · 22/02/2024 00:23

NoodlesandDoodles · 22/02/2024 00:19

In too much pain to sleep. It's so frustrating as I'm so tired. I was getting more and more angry at not sleeping, I've picked up my phone to scroll mumsnet as a distraction for a bit. Then will try again when calm.

What's causing you pain, if you want to share? I'm tired too, I've been exhausted all day but I'm like wired tired. my eyes are burning.

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MissingMoominMamma · 22/02/2024 00:24

I have a very swollen and painful lymph node at the back of my head. I wish I could sleep- I have loads of work to do tomorrow 😕.

Raera · 22/02/2024 00:24

I have prisoners who need to talk to mee tomorrow and I'm not sure off I can help them

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Nogodsnomasters · 22/02/2024 00:24

TheBlueAndAmber · 22/02/2024 00:22

@Nogodsnomasters

yes, I knew when I woke up, all refreshed and rested (so rare to get such a lovely sleep!) that I’d slept for too long and it would come back to bite me later!
I’m used to Ddogs snoring, it’s just that it seems to be mocking me tonight!😄

Oh yes he/she is definitely mocking you with their snoozing, I agree! Ha!

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