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.

I will scoop up your worries @DramaAlpaca

Sweet dreams

I’m hear tonight also to share the load.

I’m convinced that our purpose on this planet is to share one another’s burdens. I’m constantly in awe of how people find this thread when they need it.

It also feels like the jar at my corner store “have a penny; leave a penny, need a penny; take one”. Only in reverse:
If your worries are too much to bear just leave them here. If you have space to carry someone else’s worries today please take one.

Reminds me also of a precious poem. I’ll post it tomorrow.

Here! I’m here! Not hear. Lol!

I'm ready to lift loads of any worry type tonight. Pass them over. It's cold and windy but I've got a cozy blanket and furry cat to help settle us all. Sleep well loveys.

Hi everyone. This seems like a lovely thread. I don't know where else to share this so I will share here!

My dad had a minor op last week and unfortunately he seems to have picked up an infection. He's now been admitted to ICU which is reassuring on the one hand as at least he is getting the most attentive care, but also very scary.

I'm 39 weeks pregnant and feel totally useless and don't know how to help. I want to go to visit (parents live about 90 mins drive away) but I don't know if that's reckless as I'd have to go on my own and obviously could go into labour. I had my first baby at 39+5.

My mum was going to come to provide childcare for DS but obviously she has to stay with dad now. We've got friends locally who can help out but logistically it's a bit more complicated and increases the odds that I'll have to give birth on my own while my partner is sorting things out for DS.

I feel so guilty that this is all happening and I'm not able to help. I have a sister but she lives overseas so she can't help either. Everyone is worrying about dad and by being so pregnant I'm just adding to everyone's worries

It is good just to write things out so even though I know nobody can do anything to help, thank you for reading

@mynewworries sorry to read this. For tonight I will hold your worries and fears. It's OK. Just you try to get rest. You're going to need it ❤️

Signing in to hand hold
Thank you for the kind words yesterday, I'm just awake a tad early so came in to gather up any stray worries.

@Mynewworries

You shouldn’t feel useless - you are doing the one thing your mum and dad would want you to do - nurturing the baby until he/she is ready to be born. That is plenty to be going on with!

The main thing is that your family is ok. Events have overtaken you a little but it is all good - your dad is receiving excellent care. Now you do the same for yourself.

I’m in awe about you perhaps being on your own. I hope your partner can be with you. And I’m sure friends would help you in a heartbeat. Logistics or no.

I hope you are already sleeping

What a beautiful thread. I can't believe I've only just found it. Not much to say for now, just bookmarking. I have terrible insomnia at the moment and my mental health has been poor. I'm so glad I found you.

@toffeeghirlinatwirl sorry you can't sleep. This is the perfect spot to show up. We have lots of experience with insomnia and it knows better than to cause problems once parked here.

You go sleep now. Just shut your eyes. There. That's it. Shhhh.

We've nearly had 800 posts, hopefully we can keep this going on a new thread when the time comes.

There's no stopping the Worry Guardians now.

What a beautiful thread. I will take on some worries tonight for anyone who needs it

Good morning. Signing in for worry duty, hand em over. I’ll take good care of them while you sleep. Just tuck them in, right there next to the cat. I promise he won’t eat too many of them.

I've got space for some worries. My only worry is getting enough sleep and wondering if I have taken too much on. I'll park that one here and get some deep sleep

Right here I am again, wide awake.

Large glass of wine and a small sleeping tablet not working, work will be interesting in the morning.

Either way bring them over here, I am happy to mind them. Whilst I mind them, I will puzzle on how much cancer they think an 85 year old might have to warrant a hysterectomy. To balance that I have been telling her for years to get it sorted.

So here to mind worries, not quite ready to discuss the mother.

@AnotherTroyForHerToBurn

You don't need to talk about anything here. Unless you want to. We just take that gnarly ball if worries and mind it for a while, so that you can rest. Rest your mind. Rest your heart. Just let it all be. For now I'm going to gather yours up and sit them right here next to me. They will be safe, but quiet. Or else I shall give them what for.

Sleep now. Shhhh. That's it.

I've got your worries too,@stressedsideways. You just breathe. Sleep. Rest.

Tomorrow is a good,deep sleep away.

I’m here for worry duty. If anyone has any worries they need watching over night, pass them over and then you can sleep easy while I watch them for you.
Sleep well.

Here I am again. Woke up in a panick, heart racing and all that. Worrying about 2 work problems. Feeling very stressed and like I want to run away.

@MissMarple0203 I'm here, I've got your worries, I'll take them off you, you can sleep now, just rest and don't worry about it anymore tonight. Sleep well now.

Thank you @justmyname I appreciate it. I did manage to get back to sleep. I just feel so tired when I wake up.

No problem @MissMarple0203 I'm glad you managed to sleep. I'm always tired too, I don't sleep well, it's hard isn't it?

@justmyname it really is hard, I think I'm starting to accept I have Anxiety (brought on by stress at work and also I've not long had a baby). Lack of sleep and also worrying/panicking about things at work are really taking a toll on me...

I'm here tonight if anyone needs their worries taken care of for the night.