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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 Sonia
Thank you lovey, I found some shade by going to bed and catching up on some sleep - two birds, etc.
It's still really hot here, so I'm going downstairs now for a beaker of pop to bring me round. I've forgotten to make ice cubes though.
Hope you have a relaxing evening sweetie xxx
Evening Kez
OH is much improved today thank you lovey.
I'll give you our share of the sun as I know you'll appreciate it more than we do - it's wasted on us although it's making the blackbirds sing which is a tonic.
Have a lovely evening sweetheart xxx
It's lovely Kez, and blackbirds are one of our favourites. I always find the dawn chorus really tranquil, usually being wide awake during that time, but I'm paying for it now as I'm proper knackered
You get plenty of rest in sugar, what with more treatment on the cards next week xxx
Kez, I really admire you, and all the other patients in our little group, for your resilience and determination to beat this.
Your attitude is applauded so give yourself a Saturday night treat and find something good to watch on the telly.
Is it really a week since Eurovision? It's absolutely flown! Love and hugs my lovely xxx
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