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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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Hello Sonia (Soc)
Sorry to jump into your conversation with Ukiboy. I am so sorry to read of your other family issues, it's bad enough having to deal with cancer, never mind everything else.
It's good to get things off your chest and the good folk on this thread are amazing - I was just thinking about a little extra help for yourself.
I know you are based in Salford, have you ever thought about visiting Maggies. This is a cancer support organisation, where you can drop in without appointment, have a brew and just talk things through. Your 2 nearest Maggies are at The Christie in Manchester and The Royal Oldham, both open 9-5 Monday to Friday - no appointment needed.
The other thing is our Support Line - they are great for settling anxiety and it's a free call on 0808 808 00 00 (8am to 8pm 7 days a week).
I know it's not always easy - "but a problem shared is a problem halved'
Kind regards - Brian.
Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm
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We've had a lovely day today, we're in Royan, but tonight I hurt my toe and think I may have broken it 
then about 20 minutes later Alan trapped his finger in the door 
. Talk about swearing, the air was blue .
Dingg Sending best wishes to you and OH.
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Our coffee view earlier today.
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Evening Sonia sweetie, but I hope you're fast asleep now 
I was a silly mare earlier as after our tea OH wanted to watch cricket, boring, but I said go on then, and I went upstairs for a lie down that turned into a full-on kip! Then I was racing round to do TLC and dropping stuff all over the place trying to catch up. Lordy, but all done now and OH snoozing away.
Anyway hon, so sorry to hear about your family troubles with their health but fingers crossed they'll get all the best care to get them well again. The same goes for you sweetheart, and Brian's suggestion to ring the helpline should be a good way to calm you from your current worries as you've got a lot on your plate right now. I also hope Pat's going on ok.
Righto chicken, sending you lots of love and hugs and hoping tomorrow will be a better day for us all. Night night sugar xxx
