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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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Crose, if you're still awake I'm good for a little while longer, but my eyes are getting heavy.
Hopefully you've nodded off, but do come back anytime you like and there's always others here to chat to. You can talk about anything and we never judge but always listen. It was good talking to you my friend, even though I did most of it. Sorry hon xxx
It's totally natural that you feel alone. You're also in shock and your body is on red alert. Gill is right. You've found a safe group who are kind, loving and understanding. Today I watched the Kylie documentary with my OH and the girls. When she talked about her two bouts of cancer, I had to go to the toilet and I just weeped. A mixture of sadness and fear all nicely mixed together.Still teary now. All the things you are feeling are natural. I do send all my love to you and know we are here for you whenever you need us.If I gave you a hug now I'd probably drench your shoulder
No, I doubt that Uki. It's because you are thinking of her and that's why you feel so sad
We had a lousy day yesterday, I had to get the canoe out to paddle through the lake of tears we'd created. I also thought I was feeling far too sorry for myself but it's because OH looks so sad and vulnerable sometimes. I want him to be better but can't do that, then feel like a failure. I guess that's how you feel too.
Today I'm trying to put a positive slant on things, so I'll see how that goes. Come on lovey, we're in the same boat, or should that be canoe! xxx
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