Awake and up all night

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“Getting a cancer diagnosis is extremely stressful, and that brings a whole load of emotions, and lack of sleep certainly does not help. I think many of us have periods of insomnia. I experienced a long period of not sleeping. I could go off to sleep quite quickly, but after an hour I would find myself wide awake again, and would spend the rest of the night getting frustrated because I couldn't sleep."
Community member, ‘Pancreatic cancer’ group

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  • Have trouble sleeping and looking for somewhere to talk
  • Would like some company and support each other during the night
  • Share some things you do that helps you get to sleep

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  • Haha! I hear those words multiple times every day! I was glad to hear them yesterday when it came to unblocking the sink in the bathroom though! Free flowing water again was a good result.

    Sarah xx


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  • Will do sweetie. I know I can tell you guys most things, same as yourself, as it's a great stress reliever.

    I hope LOP comes back for a chat if she's having trouble getting off to sleep.

    Hugs sweetheart xxx

  • Well done Sarah. My outside grid gets blocked frequently I know not to call a plumber. I get my rubber gloves on and clear out the rubbish 

  • Yes I was worried about lop. I hope she comes back if she needs us. Big hugs back to you.xxx

  • Lol! Guess who does all the DIY here? Unfortunately OH has never been much good with that sort of thing. Trouble is I'm not as strong now and have had to buy things to help in that department.

    It's rubbish getting old but still thinking you can do everything. I'm going to have to start calling in the cavalry and paying for jobs. Not happy about that xxx

  • After unblocking the sink, thoughts turned to one of the gutters outside where there were a few weeds.

    Well. Could we find the set of steps? Not a sign anywhere. Thought maybe the last workmen in the bathroom had maybe taken them by mistake so we were all set to phone up after looking everywhere in the shed and the house-even under the bed! 

    Of course the one place we didn’t think of(though eventually I did)was the cupboard under the stairs, and there they were! Mystery solved so we can breathe easy now!Joy

    Sarah xx


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  • I did NOT want to pay for a plumber, I can tell you that! Needless to say I’m completely useless at DIY but the little things round here usually get done. 

    Sarah xx


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  • Well done, Sarah!

    We've got a good set of stepladders that I use frequently because of the silly high ceilings. Yet another reason I want a bungalow as they tend to be much lower. I wish I was taller too, as that's another disadvantage in an old house.

    Crikey, I've done nowt but moan and whine since I came on tonight. I need a word with myself xxx

  • Evening Kez sweetheart. A late one for you - hope you're ok hon xxx