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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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Ooh I am trying to get used to the delays in posting reply here but it may appear that I have ignored something you mentioned.
Your cancer is not one I am familiar with but I wish you luck with all aspects of the treatment.
Take care
yes i dont want him worrying about me. thank you shimmering this community has been a godsend to me. yes it is still full of caring people.
Hope I am not keeping you. Are you usually awake at this time?
Of course we both know your son will worry however much you tell him you are doing ok
thank you so much shimmering. sorry it wouldnt let me reply i had to refresh the page. my son has been very supportive he understands what it is like as he has been through it himself. i cried when he was diagnosed and didnt stop for 3 months.
yes i am usually awake at this time. i usually have someone to chat to. the regulars are ukiboy gill sbird kez and more.
Oh what an awfully emotional time for you. It is often the case that when we need to be strong, we get attacked on all sides.
Glad he appears to be doing well now and no doubt wants you to lean on him.
Take care
sorry just making some toast./ you are not blathering i am always worried that i am taking up peoples time.
Ooh toast...now if it wasn't such a faff to get up and go make it with a broken ankle and elbow, you might have talked me into some toast too
Definitely don't need the calories though so a win really.
Any idea on dates for your treatment?
they said early july. how are you managing on one leg? my sister has just had a replacement hip done and she is on crutches. hope you are not in any pain.
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