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.

Hello lovely people.

The arrangements that I was working about in the middle of the night are now all sorted in the most advantageous way.

Thank you lovely people for the support when it was needed.

I'm loving this thread, I wonder how everyone would feel about it being nominated for classics? I would love others to read it and be warmed by the sympathy and generosity of heart. Shall absolutely understand if the topic is just too sensitive.

Lovely idea

Definitely for classics. It helped me sleep knowing my worries were normal and it has made me remember to be grateful for our good health.

Last night I couldn't sleep and thinking about this thread sent me off. It's just nice to think someone else is worrying for you.

NoOneNeedsToKnowThis Thank you for minding my Grey-Matter-Gremlins. I didn’t achieve much sleep but all is not lost. The preoccupying thought that makes me wretched at the moment is a serious continual problem in work with a member of staff bullying me and telling the Managing Director that I am an untrustworthy thief who is trying to manipulate him (I’m not, she doesn’t actually know me, she doesn’t like it when the MD is nice about people). I’ve decided to send some positivity out into the world to counter balance her behaviour through secret random acts of kindness and I’ll keep it up for as long as she continues her reign of nasty!

I will take someone else’s Gremlins so you can have a nap 💤 if anyone wants

I'm here to take anyone's angst and will hold it tight 'till the morning.

Sleep sweet people.

I might need someone to mind my worries tonight. Various bits and pieces going on culminating in a potentially tricky situation tomorrow. I barely slept on Sunday night thinking "this is the week" and I think I might struggle tonight.

Thank you lovely people

I have a WFH day today, and got started really early, so unload over here My afternoon is looking perfect to hold some of your burdens. I will be wrapping up some presents - no spoiling the surprises - while listening to some lovely holiday music. Calming music. It should not arouse high emotion.

You all just rest. There. Shh. Cozy down now.

iMatter your problems are held lass. Sleep deep and sleep well.

I’m going to a party in a few hours and will gladly take your worries along with me so they can be distracted by the festivities.

MrsMozartMkII - thank you 😊.

You are so kind.

What an amazingly warm hearted thread.

My worries tend to bubble up to the surface in the middle of the night too. Might need you lovely people later.

I got you blackeyedpetispois x

A lovely thread. Hope you all sleep well tonight.

@thisisallnewtome8 thank you so much

I’m actually crying a bit now. Happy crying as this is all so lovely.

It’s tomorrow. We are here. Little one at Great Ormond street in the morning for his Op and My stomach is bottomless in its anxiety.
Terrified isn’t the word. Hold my hand please? If I could sleep some it might be easier. I’m so scared.

I'll hold your hand KTD27. He'll be in excellent hands. I'll be thinking of you both.

This thread is so beautiful, it has made me cry.

I'll willingly mind some overnight, I've got a nice deep pocket in my fluffy dressing gown.

KTD27 A hand here for you.

@KTD27 I'll hold the other hand. Tight. You can squeeze all you like.

Am saying a prayer for your little one. I don't do that much, but this feels like a good time to believe.

Thank you

KTD27 we have you. You relax and save your energy for when it's needed. We'll take the worry. Sending you strength and love.

What an amazing nest of vipers you are

KTD27 GOSH is an amazing place, they treated me when I was a child many years ago and your little one couldn't be in safer hands.

Wrap up warm and cosy in bed, even if you can't sleep you can rest your body. I often find listening to an audio book or podcast can be a distraction just long enough to allow sleep to come