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.

Great to hear he's doing well, KTD27. Hopefully you can get more sleep tonight.

KTD57 that is the most excellent news.

I've finished work and am watching rubbish on the t.v., so free to help anyone tonight.

We just had a work Christmas party and it’s very quiet now. I feel calm and can take any of your troubles if you need a break.

On another note, I told my Mom about what we are doing and she offered to take a friend’s worries for the night. She had vivid dreams about his worries without even knowing exactly what he worries about. I’m sure was accurate. I told her I thought this works best with people that are not in our daily lives.

Fabulous news KTD27 👍

My tricky day is done and I did ok thanks to you bunch of lovelies

I am free now to mind anyone's worries. Just let me know when you need me.

I finished work today until the 6th, the paralysis I have felt all week has dissipated, I came in from work and DS (18) said lets get this party started, he opened a bottle of fizz at 4.00 in the afternoon (the shame)

We got the bulk of the stuff down from the attic, and I cooked party food for us.

The paralysis has meant we have busy weekend coming up but it is doable.

I really have nothing to worry about tonight, so will hold you all in my thoughts.

Much love ( and I don't bandy that about too often)

Just on my way home from a lovely catch up with a dear friend. My happiness bucket is filled up for now. I am happy to hold any worries that need holding, while anyone who needs to, gets some rest.

Please can I leave my worries here for the night ? My worries about my own health , constant feeling of emptiness from missing my mother and worries for my gorgeous autistic DD struggling with life and depression . I just want everything to be alright for her .
@KTD27 I'm so glad everything went well .
I'll be back later if thats ok to hold others worries .

I’ve got them @girlofthenorth. You can sleep peacefully now.

Please someone mind mine. My son has a rare condition which makes him hard to live with and makes it hard for me to work. I’m struggling to set up a business and a key client has decided not to pay, bad timing just before Christmas. My DP isn’t in a great place. I’ve just been switched back onto anti-cancer medication which made me suicidal the first time around.

MovingGoalposts I've got them for you, rest easy x

I'm here to lift some of the load for the next few hours, so I''ll help you, @SamVimesFavouriteDragon and @IM0GEN. We'll hold these precious worries between us.

I shall be doing some sitting on the couch, legs up, cat on lap. Very restful; it is a big couch, so plenty of room to tuck all the worries in. All will be fine for this next few hours.

Can someone mind mine please? Nothing major, but I’ve received huge unexpected bills (thousands) that I’m disputing, DH’s business is struggling and I’ve just quit my FT job for health reasons (disabling but nothing worse) and can’t start ad hoc agency work when able until New Year. Oh, and I need to go to the dentist (severe phobia).
Need sleep so I can manage Christmas prep and dc tomorrow.

@SamVimesFavouriteDragon Thank you so much. Fingers crossed tomorrow is a better day.

@Howmanysleepsnow go rest. These worries can just snuggle up quietly with me and the cat. You sleep.

@2018 thank you so much. You’ve no idea how much that means.

I have genuinely never heard of this, what a beautiful thing to do. OP if you still need it I will mind your worries tonight. Can someone mind mine please, after my mum died she left me her shop, I'm not doing too great looking after it for MH reasons relating to her not being here to hold my hand. I'd love if someone minded my worries tonight so I can get mire thanva couple of hours x

@BluebellsareBlue I’ll hold your hand. I’m up now as wobbly DS needed the loo so ive a while in me before I sleep.
Try to rest your eyes and take calming breaths. Leave those worries with me for a few hours. They won’t be far and you can pick them up in the morning

@IM0GEN Thankyou I'll try and sleep

I'm awake. Relationship problems niggling me and I'm just unhappy at the moment although about to go away for the weekend. Hopefully the mood will lighten. Happy to hold all your worries for a while. KTD fab news about your little one. Sending calming vibes to you all.

This thread is so beautiful. I stumbled across it the other night while up with my newborn. It brings a Happy tear to my eye every evening that such kindness exist In the world.

I'm awake again with baby girl so will mind anyone's worries that need minding while I snuggle in front of a Christmas movie

This thread is lovely. Sorry I wasn't around last night to help, I didn't wake up until 5am 😮
Can look after worries today though

I can look after any worries today. They can sit with me while I wrap Santa presents and listen to Christmas music.
@BluebellsareBlue yours are especially welcome as they resonate with me. I could keep them with DH’s so you can go about your day.

I will be available to look after worries at about 11.

The plan was to be up and taking DS (18) to the surgery for a 9.00 appointment, the little fecker went out of county last night to do a photographic night shoot stayed at a mates and overslept so I have had to rearrange it for later.

I took a glass of wine to bed last night, there are three mouthfuls left, The fuck it goblins came a knocking so........I have just necked them and I am waiting for the arms of Morpheus for a crafty snooze.

Then back to reality.

Sleep well @naomi I'm at the hairdressers now so very happy to hold onto any worries for anyone who needs a break. I'm not really fond of having my hair touched so shall be glad for any distraction.

Anyone fancy taking mine again? After years of cancer worries, my son’s mh worries are too much and boy, am I missing a regular income. Securing help is expensive.