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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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Yes its true no matter what our experience when its loved ones its not the same as a professional trying to support others in a disciplined role. Though like yourself l always try to treat people as l hope to be treated, l used to try to be like that always in my life.
The nurse sounded a bit upset and l apologised that she'd had this experience.
My hubby was a librarian at one time the most active thing virtually saying 'shh' lol he's a cute gentle quiet man.
Will hope for a better day
Love and hug x
Hiya Dingg, I’m a good friend of Gill …. Just to let you know her OH is ok and she’s popped off to spend some time with her daughter this morning, I’m sure she will be back online soon. I’m so sorry to hear your latest news . I have been following but rarely post. Big hugs from Debbie in West Wales xxxx
Replying to Lynda and Sarah in case other message disappears
Thank you, grateful from others that they are familiar with this but such a shock.
Hoping hubby is a bit better today when we see him x
Thanks for the prayers and good wishes, hope everyone else had a quiet time of it
Gill hope hubby ok with you xx
Love dingy thanks also to ukibouy xxx
You don't need to explain Dingg. I taught allot of students who were struggling with temporary mental health issues and ongoing ones. Episodes like this don't define the person, they are just an illness like any other illness m I'm sure the nurse appreciated your apology. She'll know this wasn't who your OH is. Still it's an upsetting thing for youm Allow yourself to be sad, worried, frightened and any other feelings.theyre all totally natural and understandable reactions. Try to find some come down time for you and reach out to friends and family.Big, big hugs to you and OH.
Just seen your messages Dinggy and I'm so sorry to hear what's happened.
Great advice from others and I hope things improve very soon. OH reacted in a bad and very out of character way to meds he was on whilst in hospital, but there could be other reasons going on.
Poor hubby and yourself my love. Sending you both all our love and prayers for you both xxx
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