Night Owls (for those awake late and can't sleep)

[Croix]

Dear All
The purpose of this thread is as a meeting point for those that can’t sleep and it is late (I.E. AFTER midnight.)

It can be a useful space for users to share their issues with insomnia as well as coping strategies. It can also be a general space for users to converse and support one another throughout a difficult night.

Please note – for those that are just bored or lonely we already have a place - the BB Café, which I recommend instead of here

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/bb-social-zone/the-bb-cafe

Croix

[Mudcakes]

I got tafe later today and still awake. 😳I’ve always had issues with staying awake too long or taking hours to fall asleep. I did have a great conversation with my Mum before which was great. How you guys feeling with the whole facebook “news” ban? Sucks. I will go to sleep soon I promise. I’m a night owl🦉

Mudcakes 🐕‍🦺🎂

[Harpbird]

Hi mudcakes, the FB ban doesn’t bother me, I don’t have FB. I keep up with the news at night while waiting to nod off. Hope you got some sleep.

[ecomama]

Hey Mudcakes

Yeah I'm the same, a real night owl too lol. More a burn the candle at both ends owl now.

Don't use FB.
Don't watch the news either.

FB is too "false" for me.
News is too negative lol.

I'm trying to get more "adventure" into my life.

Then a few left field things happened in the past 36h so I have to be more specific... FUN ADVENTURE! I'll see how THAT goes now lol.

Life can be such an adventure in itself.

Need my sleep tonight, my gardener's gonna be here bright and early tomorrow and I CAN'T WAIT!

Have a great night everyone.

Love EM

[Emo]

Hi EM,

Thanks for your hugs and love. I like to know that someone cares, it's been a very bad day. I think the situation with your husband was worse than mine as you had kids to care for as well. 

I'd love a job to get some freedom and money to enable me to feed myself a bit as well as get some personal items. I feel like I don't have any control over any part of my life, I'd like to get some confidence.

You've given me hope. I do have dreams but I see no way of making my dreams come true. Thanks for your confidence in me and your help in getting information on Alexa's course. I'm so glad she left her partner as he sounds horrid. She sounds like an amazing person, you must be so proud of her and the rest of your incredible kids. They sound so incredibly mature with wonderful hopes and dreams.

I might be studying through NSW. I have one big stumbling block at the moment as I'm unable to get Centrelink payments or at least get a Centrelink number for myself. I've spoken to TAFE via email and they said their hands are tied as I'm ineligible without a number. I don't know what to do next, does anyone have any ideas?

Thank you for listening to me. Please take care of yourself especially while you're going through troubles with your boyfriend. I hope you realise you deserve to be treated like a princess but without any stress surrounding your relationship, you shouldn't put up with that. Listen to me giving you advice, what do I know, I just care for you and your wellbeing.

Regards,

Emo.

[Tee_anon]

Hi there ,

Ive just joined this , I'm feeling alone at the moment and depressed , I've been awake since 4 am , it's been a few hours now and I don't know what to do anymore , I just need someone to talk to.

[Matchy69]

Hi Tee anon and welcome to the forums and I am sorry you are depressed.I am here if you want to talk.
Take care,
Mark

[Sophie_M]

Hi Tee anon,

Welcome to the fourms - we're glad that you've reached out here tonight. We're so sorry to hear that you're feeling so depressed and alone tonight. We understand how tough it can be when you can't sleep and you're feeling this way.

Our community is not an immediate source of support, and it can sometimes take a couple of says to receive replies. However, please know that there is support available to you. You are always welcome to get in touch with Kids Help Line. They are a confidential and anonymous, 24/7 telephone and webchat counselling service specifically for young people aged 25 and under.

Headspace is another organisation specifically for young people aged 12-25 and they offer a wide range of services including group programs. They also have a group chat on their webpage.

We would also like to welcome you to start a thread of your own in order to share your story and seek support from the community.

[Tee_anon]

Thank you Mark, that would be greatly appreciated. I'm going through a really rough time with my partner , he's considering leaving me after something stupid I done 5 months ago. We have gotten through it together but he still overthinks and does not trust me , I've given my all for our relationship and it's just not enough I guess. I love him dearly , he's the only person I have in my life , I cut off friendships due to some events that had happen and trying to be closer with God , I just need my partner with me , he's my happiness and strength through each day and we vowed every single day to stay together no matter what . I feel like a disappointment and worthless , I'm battling insecurities and etc. it's been so hard and this is the lowest I've ever been in my life.

[Matchy69]

Hi Tee anon I am sorry you are going through a rough patch with your partner.The fear of someone leaving you can cause all sorts of emotional pain and can really effect our mental health.Have you talked to your partner to see what his real intentions are? We all do things we regret and these can effect so much but in the long term make us smarter and wiser.
Mark.

[Tee_anon]

Mark ,

Yes he is trying his hardest to fight for our relationship aswell , his intentions are pure and good hearted , I hope whatever decision we have to make will not result in separating , it will break me