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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  • Could be an eye leak later on.

  • Aw I hope not Uki. Put it this way, I reckon we'll all be eye-leaking too but hopefully the happy wet stuff.

    Chin up chicken and love back xxx

  • Just adding my uncle was in the navy and smoked and drank and was never ill, hubby did neither.

    I think cancer is complex and one day it will be curable for all and probably a vaccine l bet.

    But for now we will get through this. I'm having a stressful few days but getting thrte x

    Hope you are ok x

  • True. OH never smoked or drunk alcohol. Healthy food, lots of water. Just ended up being a genetic mutation. Interestingly enough, yesterday, I read an article saying they think lung cancer may be linked to having had COVID. Who knows. I suppose we're all looking for some meaning and there is not. But through this I've encountered some beautiful caring people on here who I'll always keep in touch with 

  • Definitely starting to feel anxious now.

  • Come on love. Let's see if I can take your mind away by telling you about my morning.

    OH developed a slight rash below his neck stoma and upper chest a few days ago, but last night it became red, angry and weeping pus so I tended to it and this morning it has calmed slightly. But I want him looking at so started by ringing his ENT clinic. No joy there as his team are on leave or training. I contacted someone else and after a chat I told her I'd ring the GP - they close at 1 pm. Aaggh! But I cajoled the receptionist and got put on the Doc's list. Waiting for a call back now so playing the waiting game. If all else fails a trip to A& E calls. It's like mission impossible but agent vampira won't be thwarted.

    There - did that distract you a little bit hon? I promise I wasn't whining xxx

  • Don't want all this for you lovely lady.

  • Not to worry, our kid, these things are sent to challenge us. Just one step at a time but my mind's racing ahead. 

    Hey, it's starting to darken outside - maybe that elusive thunderstorm could appear Prayxxx