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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  • Ray, my jealousy has reached new heights with your full on storm!

    I'm supposed to be a bona fide creature of the night but can only make my powers materialise in the flipping Midlands, miles away!

    Well, enjoy it while it lasts, buster xxx

  • Good for you, Linda 100 

    We share a similar story and I hung on to our house too. Hard work but we did it.

    Now I've got a lovely chap, but it's so unfair what happened to him. I sometimes wish I could turn back the clock but then we'd have to go through all this again, so I swiftly change my mind. Life's a... you know what!

    Big hugs sweetheart xxx

  • hi lin mine were 5 and 9 when he left. he left me in alot of debt and struggling to survive on social security.

  • The absolute swine, Sonia. Time to get our tea on lovey, so I'll have to go now.

    Hugs and love to all and Ray too, even though he literally stole my thunder! xxx

  • I hope you both enjoy your tea.

    As AI is getting worryingly capable, I asked it about the 'Yorkshire Thunder Dance.' AI either has a sense of humour or its answer suggests you need to equip yourself with some swords and a few Morris dancers. The traditional Yorkshire Longsword Dance mimics the complex swirling patterns of storms. Tell OH to take cover. xxx

  • JoyJoyJoy I haven't got any swords but I can rustle up hankies, sticks and a couple of bells hon.

    I'll tell OH to put a brolly up and see if I can get any action with the clouds - once the sun clears off!

    Thanks Ray, I'm sure we'll enjoy the chow xxx Pray

  • that tickled me ray. the yorkshire thunder dance. i suppose you will be doing it to as you live in yorkshire. never mind poor gill on her last legs.xxx

  • sorry ray just realise you live in the midlands. we have had sunshine in manchester.

  • Former Member
    Former Member in reply to Soc
    1. We had thunder lighting and torrential ran here in essex for about anhour . Still it saves me or wife doing watering . 
  • i like a good thunderstorm titan. send it to salford. essex lovely part of the world.