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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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Afternoon Gill prince took me to swinton gateway today. I took all my evidence in. I needn't have worried about a driving licence and passport. She said a bus pass will do so I had that. One more job done. I am just keeping my fingers crossed now Gill. Hope I get this blue badge. Hope you are having a good day and thanks for all your support. Sending big hugs.xxx
Afternoon uki. I thought she was going to turn me away. I thought to myself surely a bus pass will do as I.d. I have got loads of letters from the hospital and my psychiatrist so keeping my fingers crossed now. Hope you are okay and thanks for your support.xxx
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