Awake and up all night

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Are you having trouble sleeping?

Sleep problems may be caused by how you’re feeling emotionally, or as part of the side effects for cancer treatment. If you find it hard to have a good sleep, you’re not alone. The Online Community is here to support you 24/7.

“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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Ukiboy 5 months ago in reply to RayMK

You weren't eating curds and whey by any chance?

Gill H 5 months ago in reply to RayMK

Morning Ray, and I hope you've had a pleasant time with your daughter. Do you find it comforting, waking up to the dawn chorus and the first signs of daylight? I find it really tranquil and, whilst it lasts, it's the only thing on my mind. I usually go out to feed the birds soon after, as a reward for their singing and their feel good vibes.

At first, when you mentioned about things going awry, I thought it was going to be your bag containing a ropey colour so thank goodness it was just a spider. I say just, as I've no fear of them, but certainly wouldn't want one in my bed!

Ray, although I've never given much credence to Astrology, you've got me reading up about star signs now instead of watching Tipping Point. Good, bad or indifferent? Have a lovely day hon xxx

Gill H 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

I reckon you're going to rival Ray in the comedy stakes, Uki! Keep up the good work sweetheart xxx

Ukiboy 5 months ago in reply to Gill H

I'm an Aquarian Gill. Nearly typed Aquarium. Hope my horoscope is not too fishy today

Ukiboy 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Could do with a few clown fish at the moment.

Gill H 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

OH just looked at me to see why I snorted - I showed him your post and he grinned too! Excellent work Uki! Spell check just called you Ukraine - it's apt though xxx

Ukiboy 5 months ago in reply to Gill H

Lovely I made your OH grin. My work here today is done. Give your chap the biggest hug from me.

Ukiboy 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

You two are like sunshine in the rain.

Gill H 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Will do hon, but it will probably make his eyes leak. It's from the heart though so he'll appreciate that.

Thank you my lovely and a big hug back for your OH xxx

Ukiboy 5 months ago

Gill. Just pressed report this post by mistake. Hope the Macmillan heavies don't come round.