I am having trouble still sleeping any body else up at this time 😏
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I’m here, my stomach is upset much be all the jelly babies 😏
Roukaya in reply to
Good morning
I wonder just how many jelly babies you had to cause a tummy ache
I usually like a slice of cheesecake with tea once I have observed the fast
in reply to Roukaya
I didn’t have that many honestly, I suffer with diverticulitis,. 🌹
May38 in reply to
Hope you feel better soon 🌹
Roukaya in reply to
It is essential you look after your mind and body
If I eat excessive chocolate or spicy 🥵this can trigger IBS
I think it is important to know how your body behaves and reacts to observe it’s reactions and take good care
in reply to Roukaya
It must be difficult fasting Roukaya, I would find it hard.
Roukaya in reply to
The month of Ramadan is a holy month in Islam and a chance to refocus our religions ideals
It is by no means easy as I live by myself which no one
But I do a few fasts then take a day off to be followed by a few more
We are half way through Ramadan with another 15 day’s to go
I think 🤔 one aspect is the sacrifice of Fasting and the other is the loneliness and isolation as Ramadan centres around being with close family
in reply to Roukaya
Do you lose weight during Ramadan?
Roukaya in reply to
I really wish I could lose weight
I have noticed when I am overseas as the hours are shorter it is possible to break the fasting with a huge plate of snacks which can be fried
Followed by a full dinner
In U.K. due to the long hours I prepare a plate of snacks such a samosa, kebabs, a slice of quiche, fish fingers and chicken dippers or dippers and this is usually enough
TheDrivenSnow in reply to
You as well! I've stayed away from the jelly babies and fruit jellies we've got... Can't think what's caused my stomach cramps and dizziness 🤔
in reply to TheDrivenSnow
Hmm me too 🥺🤪
That doesn’t sound good take it had to many
in reply to May38
I ordered some profiteroles in my shopping and they sent chocolate torte 🤢 I only had a tiny piece honest 😬
TheDrivenSnow in reply to
I adore profiteroles 🐖🐷🐽
in reply to TheDrivenSnow
You are such a bad influence 🤭
TheDrivenSnow in reply to
Oh, I know... I know!!! 😈🤠😇🙊🥰
Not good when you can’t sleep
Still up but it doesn’t count since I am in the US. Only 9pm here. In California. Bummer to be up all night.
Whereabouts in California are you, Dave?
I’ll probably be up at 3am though. Maybe that counts.
in reply to daveh121
Lol, that counts. It’s 5.07 am here 😊
May38 in reply to
Lol 😂😂must be lack of sleep can’t tell the time
daveh121 in reply to
It’s the full moon that does it I think. Along with the lockdown. Bright skies, pretty except for trying to sleep.
daveh121 in reply to
And I was up at 3 am. Very bright here with no fog.
I know 5 in morning here but been a wake all night it’s crazy been like this a lot I lockdowns is getting to me
in reply to May38
It won’t be forever May, I think during lockdown you should listen to your body and if your awake in the night then read or do something else don’t just lie in bed thinking! Then during the day if your tired take yourself off to bed for a few hours. 🌹
Lock Downs are again hard to adjust
I am on my alone and I used to enjoy my freedom and independence but my wings have been cut
How has the Lock Down impacted on you ?
in reply to Roukaya
To be honest Roukaya it hasn’t been a great change for me, I tend to live a very quiet life, painting everyday. I don’t usually socialise a lot. 🌹
We are pretty rural. Not a lot has changed except not going to town much which is a 1.5 hour drive one way. So we don’t go much anyway.
We still see our friends at a distance.
Still, it’s not the same. No fun get togethers.
I have never had fun get togethers
I have never experienced as I hardly have any friends and my immediate family is overseas
Where do you live?
I live in U.K. by myself
I cared for my Father until he died and I have been trying to rebuild a new chapter
We are in California. Visited England a few years ago and really enjoyed it.
New chapters remind me of a leaf blowing in the wind. No idea where it will wind up.
I kind of felt very free waiting for the wind to blow us somewhere to a new chapter. Liberating and scary at the same time.
Easy to say but difficult to do.
Good on you for caring for your dad. Sorry for your loss.
We have my 98 year old mom a few hours away that my brothers and I watch out for. She seems to be holding up well.
Very interesting
I never thought of a new chapter of a leaf blowing in the mind
I should think of this when trying to find a years work experience
Make some friends!
I really do not socialise either
I live a reclusive and lonely life
I have been trying to study and find employment for a few years and going out used to help my mental health and well being
in reply to Roukaya
Have you every thought about having a change of direction in your studies and learning something completely different Roukaya?
I can get what your saying I worked in a supermarket and golf course saw lots of people feel like my wings has been cut has well
Were you happy in your job
This is the main thing
Very but Tesco are making me redundant been there 24 years while all this is going thinking about losing my job😞
in reply to May38
How old are you May, if you don’t mind me asking?
May38 in reply to
47 years young 😂
in reply to May38
You are young 🤗 I remember before I met my now husband I lived alone and I lost my job and I had to go and sign on the day before Christmas Eve. I was very worried how I would manage living on my own being unemployed but I managed on what benefits I received. You have to look on it as a new chapter in your life and not fear the change. X
May38 in reply to
I hope it’s a new chapter in my life could with some luck
May be this is why you are unable to sleep
I think everyone has been impacted with the Pandemic be it financially or in terms of health
Life does force us to change
I have learnt nothing ever stays the same
If you have 24 years of retail experience you should eventually find another opening
This has been advised but I would like to do Wills and Probate as I had studied law back in 2000 but did not get the training to qualify as a Solicitor
It is something which haunts me every day
I cared for a vulnerable adult and managed his Personal Estate and Business by myself and this is why ideally I would like to work in this area
But do to personal worries and anxiety issues this has impacted on my ability to pass the Diploma abs find a years work experience
in reply to Roukaya
Do you think that being a solicitor would make you happy and give you peace of mind?
I have given up the idea of being a Solicitor
My legal qualifications are too old
Thus is why I am studying for a Post Graduate Diploma in Wills and Probate which is a specialist qualification and to find a years work experience
To answer your question to become independent and my own person even though late at the age of fifty would do me a power of good
It would help with my sense of vocation and fulfillment
in reply to Roukaya
I think you are much stronger than you think Roukaya I have no doubts that you will achieve your goals ❤️
Roukaya in reply to
These are very kind words
Before I go what makes you think I am stronger than I think and that I will make it
This is very positive advice
in reply to Roukaya
I think you have been though a lot caring for your father and your constant demands from your mother but still you get up every morning and carry on . That takes a lot of strength. You have the right attitude to achieve success
Sleep well Roukaya xx
Roukaya in reply to
Super kind words
My Mother as you seem to remember
Thank you
You are very sweet and kind🎂
It has been very nice talking to you all
I will be trying to go back to sleep
Take care all of you
in reply to Roukaya
❤️
I've had a very unsettled night; experienced what I can only describe as symptoms of food poisoning yesterday. Severe stomach cramps, dizziness, a general feeling of being run down. Gave up and fell asleep mid-afternoon yesterday, woke up at around 8 p.m. Awful night: one of those nights when you groan a lot. 😓 Still not feeling great. Today should be fun. 😞
Take Care
It saddens me to hear how you are struggling
I wish I could think of something to cheer you up
I will have to think of something
I'll be ok. Will probably just sleep it off. 😴
in reply to TheDrivenSnow
I’m sorry to hear this, you need to take it easy today ❤️
TheDrivenSnow in reply to
I intend to! Pyjama day ahoy 🛌 ❣️
in reply to TheDrivenSnow
Sounds like a good plan to me 🤗
TheDrivenSnow in reply to
You'll need to rest up, too... 🛋️
Sorry you been poor take it easy and rest up hope you feeling better soon I hate being poorly
Eyelids drooping now. Dogs snoring... X
Try and get some sleep now i still wide a wake struggling with a little bit of Anxiety at the moment
My daughter came in to see me, and then I think I drifted off for a while.
I'll attempt a nap later. You're so kind ❣️
Did you manage to get some sleep in the end? 🛌
How are you feeling now? Is it this situation with the virus that's getting to you? 😷
It's all such a vicious circle, isn't it? We can't sleep, and that causes anxiety - and then the anxiety doesn't allow us to sleep!
We can't win 😞
xXx
I got and hour sleep downstairs the virus is getting me down your so right about anxiety no sleep makes it worse but can’t sleep because of it a least got a little hope you get some later
in reply to TheDrivenSnow
I went back to bed and slept until nine ..... never eating another jelly baby, seriously though I had a large chicken salad for my tea and I think healthy food upsets my bowel 😬 I still feel sick this morning
May38 in reply to
So sorry your not still feeling well hopefully will feeling better later on a least you managed to get some sleep are doing some painting today 🌸🌸
in reply to May38
I’m ok May, did you get any sleep? I really would like to paint something later, what are you going to do.?
May38 in reply to
Not sure yet got some washing to do might later to see if I can go for a walk the doctor said I could to quit time I big open space so that I don’t bump in to any one 🌸🌸
I'm up, good morning 🌞
God morning hope you got some sleep
That was good morning can tell been a wake all night
in reply to May38
😂🤣😂🤣 that made me laugh, I feel like what it must feel like to have a hang over! And I’ve never been drunk in my life!
Ah May38, Had I only known! I too was awake at that time, but spent my wakefulness with a nice hot cup of tea and some quiet music. What do you generally do to try to get back off again?
May38 in reply to
Try a cup to get back off reading a little it’s the anxiety that’s seem to be getting worse at the moment I have just waked around the house a lot trying to calm down I am missing my work a lot did go on a dating Site last night as would like to meet someone not that I will be able to anything for a long while gave me something to do
in reply to May38
You need to look at the mature, free and single website, I used to do a blog for them. It’s a great website. I met my husband on there 🌹
Hi again May38,
Well, that was a good use of your time, and I with you the very best of luck with finding someone compatible, even if it has to be at sometime in the future! Tea's always good I think. All the experts say don't drink anything that's a stimulant but luckily for me a good hot strong cuppa has always relaxed me, not woken me up, so it's my usual go-to in wakeful hours. Hope you aren't feeling tired now after being up in the night! 🦋
May38 in reply to
A little tried anxiety a little better 🌸🌸
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Hi, there are sleep apps you can download for free that might be worth a look at. Maybe this might help also. nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-... 😊😊
I find that, having Intermittent Fasted for two years, and lost over five stone. I need less sleep.
I use the AutoSleep app, which often tells me I do not need to get to bed until 04:00!
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