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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Lin0506 5 months ago in reply to Dingg

Sorry to hear your news Dingg sending love and hugs xxx

Ukiboy 5 months ago in reply to Dingg

Sorry to hear this Dingy. This thing makes us feel powerless. I feel powerless not being able to help you. I freaked out initially when we had palliative nurses visiting. You are the most lovely lady and all I can do is send you and OH all my love and hugs My mum once had an interesting experience. When she was a secretary a lady came into her office and just said "She's beautiful". My mum replied " Sorry. Who's beautiful".The lady smiled "Your guardian angel. She's beautiful".

Ukiboy 5 months ago in reply to Soc

Hope your Muller Corners turned up?️

Millibob 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Palliative - "to prevent suffering and to improve quality of life"

It's NOT always end of life care.

We have a cracking post on the Prostate Group from David2017 here:

RE: The end - straight to palliative care!

It's a good read.

Kind regards - Brian.

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Lin0506 5 months ago

Well I’m 67 today and very grateful. 3 years ago I didn’t think that I would still be here I realise how blessed I am! This group is so lovely I feel like I know you all sending you all hugs

Linda xxx

Ukiboy 5 months ago in reply to Millibob

Thanks Brian. I think it's when you get thrown into all this you just don't clarify the meaning.I was just probably freaked out by everything.

RayMK 5 months ago in reply to Millibob

Very true. I've been on a palliative, symptom driven regime since early 2019. When they first told me, it was a shock because I assumed it was 'end of life care.'

We are all hoping and praying that Dinng's hubby receives excellent care and is given the best possible chance of continuing his fight. He, and Dinng, have proved to be tough cookies so far. I'm crossing everything for them. Ray xxx

Gill H 5 months ago in reply to Lin0506

Many Happy Returns of the day to you, Linda. Gemini girl xx

We're very happy you're here too sweetheart, as you're a smasher and wonderful to know.

Have a brilliant birthday and enjoy it to the max! Birthday hugs and love coming your way xxx

winkers60 5 months ago in reply to Lin0506

Happy Birthday love Jane xxx

Daisy53 5 months ago in reply to Lin0506

Happy Birthday Linn. I hope you are having a lovely day.