It is one o clock in the morning, I need the night shift to mind my worries whilst I sleep....

[NaomiFromMilkShake]

I am 50% of the way through chemo. (second time around)(different primary)

My DS (18) has just been diagnosed with depression I think me being diagnosed again was the tipping point.

Due to above I am having to delegate Christmas, it will get done, it did before just not my way.

DH retiring in three years, should be more than enough to live on, but at the moment I am worrying (Like I couldn't worry about that closer to the time)

Sausage rolls, my job, ditto mince pies.........if they don't happen my DH and my DS will suck it up. Just me worrying.

DS struggling in college and have to go to a meeting on Wednesday

So if some of the night shift would like to come and mind my ,worries whilst I attempt to sleep, it would be gratefully received.

Feel free to add your own, just writing that down has helped.

@dimsum123

You are welcome. May your worries be lighter for you to carry and may your Dh get well soon.

Checking in. Any worries are free to sit with me, eat NYE leftovers and get fat and lethargic!

Happy to babysit worries with howmanysleepsnow

I’m on call, sober and have chocolate and a beady eye.

Sleep will not be my friend tonight but it can hopefully be yours

Another guardian signing in for the night watch.
I’m sure that between the three of us here we can keep any worries suitably subdued.

I could do with a worry dump. I'm very stressed about going back to work after the weekend and it's keeping me awake. Annoyed at myself for stressing, which doesn't help with sleeping.

I’ve both got a few worries to pass to someone else and will gladly take some here!

Got you @Pepperama

I know this worry well. It can sit and keep me company. Sleep well flower - I’ve got this. Night night

Got you too @HannaYeah

@Howmanysleepsnow and @GenuineKlatchianPottery are about if you’ve a few on the go.

@Pepperama @HannaYeah leave them with me. Get some rest x

I'm here if anyone needs anything taking care of tonight.

Happy to watch over your thoughts whilst you get some rest.

I can hold some.

It's not night time but I really need to offload some stuff.

I'm pregnant with my first child, they weren't planned and the dad has deserted me. I live by myself and the loneliness sometimes gets unbearable.

My mum and dad are both heavy drinkers and neither can see they have an issue.

I've suffered from depression since I was a teenager and coming off my medication (as I'm worried about the risks during pregnancy) makes everything feel so much harder. But I'm trying so hard to stay positive and happy for the sake of my baby.

I have found myself in a pattern of abusive relationships over the last 10 years. My ex who was the love of my last convinced me he'd changed, I spent a weekend with him recently then found out he's with someone new who lives with him. I know he's a bad person but I still feel heartbroken and worthless.

I do have friends, family and a decent job and I think I put on a good enough act most of the time so they think I'm ok. But 99% of the time I feel broken inside

Oh HL123 it sounds like you’re going through a dreadful time at the moment.
Dump your worries with me and take some time for yourself. Be kind to yourself. And if you need a hug have one from me.

@GenuineKlatchianPottery Thankyou xx

@HL123 I’ve taken some of your worries for a long walk this afternoon, so you can sleep in peace tonight. If they come back, let us know

@BuddhaAtSea thanks

One of my big worries got resolved. I went from very stressed to calm in a matter of minutes, all because of one little email.

for everyone who has worries today and also everyone who is minding them for others.

I’m wrapping up the week at work. If you need me to look after anything just send it. Boring dreary day here but so happy it’s Friday.

So very glad to hear that @HannaYeah

If you have others you need to be free from at the weekend then pass them here. I’m working and would be happy to mind them for you.

Worry guardian signing in for the night shift. If anyone needs to leave any problems while they sleep.

I'm worried. I have a phobia of vomit and this Christmas it's spiralled out of control. We were away with friends for new year and one of them felt ill so I didn't sleep for a few nights. Then I felt ill and haven't slept for two days. Now DP says he feels ill and I'm awake and stressed again. My heart is racing. I am so sick and tired of feeling this way. It's taking over my life and I feel so cross (unfairly) that people around me feel ill and make me worse. I just wanted a restful Xmas and instead I am a huge bag of nerves. I know this is very small fry but it's 3am and I feel like I'm having a panic attack.

I’m here. Give me your worry and I’ll keep an eye on it for you. I can’t imagine how crippling your phobia is at this time of year - not just with drink but winter viruses and the like.

Hopefully there is somewhere you can rest alone so that you can catch up on the sleep you haven’t had.

Your worry isn’t small fry by the way - but I will try and make it smaller for you when it is in my care.

Try to sleep flower

thatmustbenigel allow me to take that worry off your hands for tonight. I can manage that, it won't faze me at all. Sleep soundly now

I see Numbers got there first I'll take over when she gets tired.

This is a two-hander @DramaAlpaca - @thatmustbenigelwiththebrie needs a long sleep by the sounds of it. Here - have a brew

What a lovely thread - I'm in tears here. Exhausted with one year old, mat leave about to end, feeling so guilty about her going into nursery and dreading going back to my work as I've been demoted. I want to speak to my mum so badly but I lost her two years ago.