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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 Eddie, we're in Rye until tomorrow. Home for 1 night as I have my diabetes blood test on Monday morning, then after that we're off to Canterbury to meet some friends as they're on their way home to Spain in their motorhome.
After being mostly out of action since July last year I'm making the most of the summer.
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Wow Helen, that's some journey for an appointment, I hope it goes well for you, and can emphasise as on our holidays to the Scilly's this year, the kids mum and I had to return to Yorkshire for our cancer treatments, beforer eturning, lol, and well done making the most of things and getting away all you can, a philosophy I share, and have a wonderful time in Rye and Canterbury with good friends.
Eddie xx
Brilliant news Steve and you must be so relieved. It's always uplifting to hear the good things so thank you for sharing. Hope all's well on the home front and Maggie's being a good girl for you. Hugs xxx
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