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."
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  • Hi again Eddie.  Aye, it is quiet; a friend who lives in Portugal said she'd had problems but thinks it's because they're updating the site.

    Anyway, all's good here and I've almost got Sky sorted, so football ahoy!  I've also been busy sorting PIP and choosing a recliner armchair; the latter is mainly for me and my creaking joints!

    Hey, your trip away should be fantastic.  I've always wanted to visit NI as the scenery looks gorgeous.  Will you be visiting Giant's Causeway at all?  You'll enjoy the trip whatever as you're that kind of guy.

    Well let's hope you get sorted to your satisfaction tomorrow, my friend, fingers crossed.  Aw, that little kitty is a real sweetheart and she deserves a loving home, hopefully soon.

    Keep smiling and hugs xxx

  • Morning Gill, Eddie... I've had problems all night trying to connect via my ipad .. still have. Its OK using my phone. I will ask hubby to take a look when he gets up as he's s lot more tech savvy than me.

    Hope you both got some rest. XXX

  • Morning Debs.

    I only use my phone and haven't had any problems, apart from getting logged out the one time.

    Is Big Buck feeling any better hon?  I really hope so.  Hugs xxx

  • Morning 

    Sorry to hear about the long wait for your appointment Eddie but I hope you enjoy your trip.

    H

  • I had just over an hour of feeling really sick during the night, I took one of my anti-sickness tablets and I eventually settled down again, I'm just feeling a bit tired now.  We're meant to be going away in the motorhome today for a few days, I'll see how I feel after a shower and some toast. 

    H

  • Fingers crossed the trusty toast standby works Helen.  If you do get off today, enjoy your trip to the max!

    Love Gill xx 

  • Morning Gilly, I hope you slept well my friend, yes the computer gremlins are never far away. It's just great we have a place like this and good choice picking Sky over Virgin, I had Sky since it started, mostly for the kids/grandkids though I do love golf, I switched to Virgin recently and it's such a complicated system with poor aftercare.

    I hope you've picked up some tips from the gang on applying for PIP, oooh a riser recliner sounds fab, make sure it gets through the door, I'm not there just yet but I did put longer feet on the sofa, I have a pic it also has one of my homemade quilts on.

    I'm not sure about the Giants Causeway, Gilly, the fall risk is horrendous, but Belfast with the girls will be fab, as will Ayr, I  maybe even meet up with a friend on the forum too.

    I'm sure we'll make progress at the hospice today, and I can always go private if needs be, enjoy your day my friend.

    love Eddie and Sheila 

  • Morning Debbie, the computer gremlins pop up from time to time and disappear by themselves, like Gilly I stick to my phone as my laptop was a problem magnet, how are things in wonderful West Wales?, just writing it down makes me want to go.

    love Eddie and Sheila xx 

  • Love the quilt

    H

  • Thank you Helen, and good morning to you my friend and I will have everything crossed your up for your getaway.

    love Eddie and Sheila xx