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

[Guest_4593]

Anyone up

[Emo]

Trigger Warning: Domestic Violence

Hi Ecomama,

I'm glad to hear that it sounds like your roofing issues are on the way to being sorted. Your kids are so lucky to have you as their mum. No wonder they want to hang out with you. I wish I had someone like yourself in my life to guide me.

Thank you Ecomama for your kind words and advice. I've been trying so hard to get some help for myself today but I've just ended up in more trouble.

I was going to webchat with 1800Respect but I have contacted them twice over the last two days so I don't want to annoy them too much. I might leave it for a day or two.

I'm sorry for waffling on but it's really helped to get it off my chest. Its been a bad day but at least I've had my faith in people restored by the kind people here. Thank you.

Regards,

Emo.

[Sophie_M]

Hi Emo,

Thanks for reaching out. It's good to hear that you've been speaking with 1800RESPECT. It is important to get in contact with 1800RESPECT and Safe Steps as often as you need to, and common for people in your situation to need to contact them frequently -

• 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or https://www.1800respect.org.au/
• Safe Steps on 1800 015 188 or https://www.safesteps.org.au/about-us/contact-us/
• If you have been threatened or you are fearful for yourself – call 000 (triple zero).

We're glad to hear that you have been finding some comfort in the community here.
 

[eight]

i keep staying up so so late now even if it traps me in the cycle of "i wake up late, all day i am very tired and do little, i stay up late for no reason". i cant tell if its restlessness, some more instability about my medication especially since they've been shuffled about this week or the temperature. its far too cold. i dont think ill be able to survive the winter at this rate. how am i meant to leave my warm bed that i never get any solid sleep in

[Emo]

Hi Sophie M,

Thank you for your kind words and concern. I was so proud of myself as you will see on another post that I went back to the police station and lodged a complaint after my horrible encounter with the last police officer.

The result is that now the police will look into how they can help me. 

I'm hoping to get to a church tomorrow to see if there is anything that they can help me with. I really wish that I could get help with getting a phone, as a lack of communication puts me in greater danger.

Thank you Sophie for saying that it is OK for me to webchat with 1800Respect multiple times when I'm in danger. I struggle very badly with feeling like I'm dirt and I'm not worth anyone worrying about me.

I think it comes from years of abuse from my husband, mostly the verbal abuse that has broken me down to feel like I would be doing the best thing for everyone if I just stopped existing.

It's incredibly hard to fight these thoughts but I keep trying. I wish I knew who could help me with seeing that I do matter. I'm really trying.

Regards,

Emo.

[Emo]

Hello everyone,

I'm not sure what I'm trying to say, maybe it is a vent. What can I do??? I can't shut my eyes to sleep for fear of not waking up. I'm so tired and emotionally exhausted.

Why can't I find a break from my constant torture. I'm not sure what I've got left in my life. I keep hoping there is something to keep going for but I can't find it.

I know others have it worse than me but I'm just going through such a very low period right now. I need help but who can I trust??

I try to help myself but its not working. I need to get access to a phone I can use so that I can talk with other support agencies. I feel like I'm cut off from any help. I'll keep trying but when can I just stop trying and give up??

Regards,

Emo.

[Sophie_M]

Hi Emo, 

We are so sorry that you are feeling this way, we have reached out privately to offer support as well. It is a wonderful step to reach out for support here in the forums community, well done for being brave enough to share. 

If you are finding it hard to get access to a phone, threre is also the online chat function that you can try from 11:00am - 12:00am (midnight) https://online.beyondblue.org.au/Webmodules/chat/InitialInformation.aspx

Kind regards, 
Sophie M

[Giraffe]

Hey Emo, I hope you are staying safe and I just wanted to say I find you very inspirational. I hope you come back here soon.

[Emo]

Hi Giraffe,

Thank you for your kind words and for your concern. I'm trying my best to keep myself safe but it's an ongoing battle.

I'm sorry but I'm not sure what your back story is but I hope things are going OK for you. I hope you have a great support system as it is very hard dealing with things on your own.

I look forward to hearing more from you. Thank you.

Regards,

Emo.

[Guest_05]

Hello All Night Owls. What is actually discussed on this thread, please? Thank you