Why are you awake?

[UnhealthyCopingStrategies]

I heard the phrase of doom about an hour ago... I feel sick 🤢

They're now dozing on the sofa, but I'm awake, in pain and wishing it was morning!

Stressed about divorce. Ex won't attend mediation so it's going to be long and cost £££££££££ using solicitors 😟

I'm having a c section today and am feeling a bit nervous

At work...

I understand the nerves, but wow! You’ll be meeting your baby today! That’s wonderful.

I am mulling some big work projects, needed a night wee had reflux! The joys of middle age!

Idiot neighbour left the dog howling and barking alone in the garden all night. Haven't slept more than 2h and need to get up in 50 mins.

I'm still awake, insomnia driving me mad🤪

Heavy rain hitting the window

Don't know why I woke up but cat on bed and then DH snoring meant I got to the point I was properly awake around half 2 - I now get up and watch a film when I feel like this so I'm not just in bed feeling frustrated. But rest of today's going to be pretty rubbish.

My 9 year old has night terrors. I am up now most nights at around 03:30 and to be honest it is killing me slowly.

Up having a quiet coffee before doing yoga.

Ive been up since 2 with indigestion, no point trying to sleep again now, got to get the kids up for school soon

Awful reflux all night. Tossed and turned, got up for a wee at 4 and then couldn’t get back to sleep. Wife can’t either, she has been painting the living room walls since 4:30am from what I can hear. I’ll be very cross if she’s been up the Big Ladder without anyone present though (it’s a really big ladder - high ceilings - and tiled floors).

Well good morning all - I'm calling it morning even if it's pitch black and the heating doesn't come on for half an hour yet...
I got another hour and 15 before round 2 of sick. I'm really regretting utteing the words "tomorrow is my easier day" to DH last night!

Dark thoughts. Snoring husband who keeps me awake then the thoughts creep in. Largely they're about whether to leave said snorer for peace and quiet. Sleep is so key to mental wellbeing.

Have you tried HRT @EveryOtherNameTaken? I was like you but HRT has literally changed my life, I sleep amazingly now. (Am only awake now because I’m in a different time zone from the UK.)

Perimenopause. Awake since 4. In bed after midnight. Happens a few times a week. Very frustrating.

Good morning all you earlier risers - some not by choice! I wake up at 5.30 daily, just my thing. So many of you have mentioned stress and anxiety about something that's keeping you awake, I'm so sorry for you all. I've had my fair share of sleepless nights! No fun at all 😩 sending you all virtual hugs this morning xx

Have to work tomorrow so of course have a bad night's sleep . This is regular for me and I hate it as will be sooo tired all day. Had weird dream about ex and then thoughts of times when I messed up came unbidden . Now I am cold and upset.

No sleep here yet. DD (adult) started D&V around 11:30 last night and has continued throughout night. Not much I can do but bring water and buckets - never seen her this poorly before. Hopefully with day off today, some sleep (for us both) and it's just a 24-hr bug.

Stress. Got up at 3.30

Bloody kitten woke me up for food despite having a bowl of dry!

Worrying about work

Too much going on, too high expectations (on me) and lots of staff members refusing to step up!

They are going to see a different side of me later today - my final button has been pushed!

Going to do some morning yoga and mindfulness, once I've hauled my arse out of bed.

positivityvibes

I've decided to hand my notice in this morning. It's not a knee jerk reaction, I'm just done with having this much work stress.

Why not Get signed off sick due to mental health?