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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 Kez
Thanks lovely, I'm trying but it''s roasting and very stuffy. You make sure you don't get too much yourself and I hope you don't get hayfever
We've had a treat again today with more smashing photos of views and flowers. Red hot pokers are very apt I reckon!
Anyway hon, I've got the fan whirring away and it's doing a fine job. Keep cool lovely xxx
Hi Kez,
Not too bad thanks Kez. Still grappling with chemo side effects but consultant says it's normal at this stage (had 10 sessions now). New anti-sickness meds worked well this weekend and my sister came do we got out for a bit. Slept when I got home then washed the car. It's been very hot down here in the sarth!! Been doing a bit of gardening too but too hot to do too much!
Hope you're ok too xx
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