Awake and up all night

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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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RayMK 5 months ago in reply to Gill H

And with that reminder Gill, I must go up to bed, deal with my troublesome catheter and have an early night. Night owls can feel quite grumpy being forced to go to bed so early. Wishing you all a good night's sleep and a good day tomorrow. Ray xxx

Gill H 5 months ago in reply to Soc

Ray and yourself never fail to have me chuckling, lovey. It's the way you both write and I love reading your posts xxx

Gill H 5 months ago in reply to RayMK

Night night Ray, sleep well lovely xxx

Soc 5 months ago in reply to Gill H

Aww thank you Gill. I write as if I am talking to you face to face. I love Ray what an interesting man. He has a way with words which I can't do.xxx

Soc 5 months ago in reply to Soc

I am off to bed now hope everybody has a peaceful night.xxx

Gill H 5 months ago in reply to Soc

Sweet dreams, sweet cheeks and sleep well. Lots of love xxx

Dingg 5 months ago in reply to Millibob

Well said l am needle phobe, tablets what a relief xx

Dingg 5 months ago in reply to Gill H

Synchronicity Gill, l think its a good omen that we have guardian angels for sure. And that we are not alone in our journey for sure ...

I am more settled but hubby isn't all that well, hes got a blood clot in his arm stretching from bend of arm to inside his chest under shoulder blade. On blood thinners. Tough at hospital yesterday but improved eventually after staff nurse said they had not read his notes as they had too many patients l complained but she was not that bad in the end just they were overloaded.

The consultant came too, previously yesterday words like palliative care started being used in a different way. Seeing consultant officially Monday, given up asking too much Gill as its so obvious he's going downhill, they said he's taken a down ward slide last few days. Back to hospital to get blood thinner script this morning x

Millibob 5 months ago in reply to Dingg

Hello Dingg

Dingg said:
as its so obvious he's going downhill

I am so sorry to read this.

We are all here for you - stick with us - keep us posted and above all look after yourself.

Kind regards - Brian..

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Gill H 5 months ago in reply to Dingg

I'm so sorry to read your latest news Dingg, and my heart aches for you sweetheart. We can only hope hubby keeps battling on, his treatment finds ways to cut through and he turns a corner.

I'm in total agreement with you about having guardian angels as someone must be watching over us during these tough times. And we've also found each other, so use us all for extra backup and support, regardless of the time, and we'll be here for you when you need us, promise.

Sending you both as much hope, strength and commitment as possible and know you're loved. Powerful hugs, my love xxx