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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 ShimmeringUnicorn
If you have edited a post by using the "More" button at the bottom of the post - once you have edited the post just click on "reply". The edited post will reappear on the group.
You will still see the original version, not the edited version until you leave the thread - once you return you should be able to view the edited version.
Best wishes - Brian.

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Hi Brian
If you edit a post you can see the edited post by refreshing the page, without leaving the thread.
Sarah xx
Hello Sarah (SarahH21 )
Thanks for pointing that out. As I always say - "everyday a school day".
You know me and computers - my skills start at nowt and taper off, I am a proper pen and paper man.
Kind regards - Brian xx

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I mostly find out things by chance Brian, and I often need to edit my posts so that’s when I found this out! I’m much fonder of pen and paper I have to say.
Sarah xx
Gee thanks. Bizarre that you have to leave the thread..I am not very technical, whadya mean you noticed!
How do you initiate a post without replying to an existing post? I only have access via a smartphone.
Thanks
Thanks folks. I have no idea how I managed years back when I used the forum. Koo I even posted pics and stuff
Hello ShimmeringUnicorn
Hers's a link for you - I think I need to read this myself!!
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Kind regards - Brian.

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Hello Kev. Have you got any support you can lean on friends and family. This is alot to cope with and process emotionally. I wish I could be of more practical support but all I can do is wish all the best and be around when you need some emotional support. Loads of love Kev
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