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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Gill H 5 months ago in reply to Daisy53

Daisy, I've just looked Tramore up and it's gorgeous. Even better, it's on the coast!

You lucky, lucky girl. Have you always lived there sweetie? xxx

Soc 5 months ago in reply to Daisy53

Beautiful country southern Ireland. Lots of open spaces. I am in salford near Manchester. Salford is a city on its own but has always been in the shadow of Manchester.

Daisy53 5 months ago in reply to Gill H

I've been living there for 20 years, before that I lived in Lismore a small town about an hour's drive from Tramore for nearly four years. I was born and brought up in Waterford City which is about 20 minutes from Tramore. xxx

Gill H 5 months ago in reply to Daisy53

It's beautiful, Daisy. Living by the sea is a dream of ours.

Another thing I love is an Irish accent, so you've got it all going on my lovely. Have a restful evening and sending you hugs and love xxx

Daisy53 5 months ago in reply to Gill H

Thanks Gill. Hope you have a restful evening as well. Sending you love and hugs back.xxx

Ukiboy 5 months ago in reply to Soc

I went to college in Manchester. Lived in Worthington, Didsbury, Urmston and Chorlton.Had a friend on the course who lived in Salford called Elaine Tebay.

Soc 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

I am from middleton Manchester originally uki. I moved to salford when I got married. I think you mean Withington. I had friends in didsbury when I worked in insurance. South Manchester is posher than North.

Ukiboy 5 months ago in reply to Soc

I wasn't posh. Just a Donny boy. Manchester seemed so big, but I really enjoyed it. I had a part time job as a dresser at the Palace Theatre. Dressed Tom Baker aka Dr Who in She Stoops to Conquer. He gave me a £20 tip which in 1984 was quite a sum. I also drew Lulu in her dressing room when she was in Guys and Dolls. Happy times.

Gill H 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

We're amongst the stars, you dark horse Uki! Can I have your autograph please? Fabulous to know that hon xxx

Soc 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Didn't know you rubbed shoulders with the rich and famous. At weekend I worked in the nightclubs in Manchester I met the righteous brothers. Lulu was performing in Wythenshawe in 1970.