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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 Dingg 
It sounds like we're all having a rough time right now hon. But I maintain you're doing a stirling job in the face of not really understanding what the medics are doing, let alone the ongoing training. It's a tough job, I know, and I never aspired to be a nurse - I did have a nurse's outfit when I was a kid and also had a cowgirl's rigout but never performed in a rodeo. I reckon the professionals expect a bit too much of us sometimes.
Anyway my lovely, you have cheered me up but you're tired and worn down with it all and this is crazy, coming from me, but you should try and rest as you need it.
Make sure you're all locked up and try to settle down sweetheart. Lots of love and hugs, and let's hope tomorrow, nay today now, will be a better one xxxxx
Gill, I hope you are having a relaxing few hours of sleep, interspersed with exciting, probably scary dreams. You speak of your volatility as 'awful.' I think you have it under enough control for even MiL to be relatively safe 
.. Having that volatility is providing you with the energy to keep to your demanding carer's routine, for which OH is I'm sure very grateful. My mum was always volatile. We put it down to her being a Scorpio. Dad let her rant and rage at him with hardly any response. Somehow the relationship worked. Me and my younger brother have no regrets about our upbringing.. Me, being me, used to argue back. She seemed to enjoy the verbal tussle. This situation with my dad being so placid did cause me to make a misjudgement when I was about 8. I cheekily quipped back at him when objecting to a bit of parental control, calling him a bl**dy Bu**er as I raced upstairs. Placid dad's fuse was lit and he instantly became an Olympic sprinter for a few seconds and almost caught me. Lesson learnt 
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I know that Astrology is a load of nonsense, but it is easy to think someone 'fits' their birthsign (by ignoring those who don't) and go along with it. I'm a well balanced (ahem) Libra. I can usually see both sides of an argument, so decisions come....eventually. How about all of you? Do you fit your sign? Ray xxx
A very good morning to you Ray, for when you check back in 
To start the ball rolling I'll admit to also being a Libran, but I'm not sure I fit the role - outspoken, confrontational, banana skin volatility, etc. but I have got genuine compassion for others' plights - I hope! My long-suffering OH is a fellow Libra but he's placid, laid-back to the point of curvature of the spine and avoids aggressive behaviour whenever possible. He's also displayed a strength I never thought he was capable of until events took charge and bursts of uncharacteristic anger through no longer being able to express himself verbally. And he cries - lots.
You're on the money though Ray, about MiL. The temptation to get my hands on her, after her behaviour towards both of us, is off the Richter Scale but I've managed to avoid a custodial sentence, somehow.
Loved the tale of your dad morphing into Usain Bolt after you'd taken your cheek a step too far - it's a good job you were even faster than a record breaking Olympic champ at the time!
Thank you for your kind words, Ray. Others here deserve them far more, including yourself, as you guys know what real suffering and pain is through no fault of your own. Hugs and love my friend xxx
Morning James 
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That's fantastic news about your advancing improvement and also that you're starting to feel more like it. You make sure to keep resting and take good care of yourself, as that all helps towards your recovery.
Get those thoughts of being a fraud out of your mind, post haste! You're as valued a member here as everyone else is, and your contributions are always welcome sweetheart.
Hopefully you'll be resting now, but take things easy and have as good a day as you possibly can. Sending you good wishes and hugs my friend xxx
