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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Soc 4 months ago in reply to Daisy53

thank you daisy. do you know anything about the discretionary rules? i cant wwalk outside without my walking frame and even then i can only take a few steps.

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

thank you so much gill.

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to ShimmeringUnicorn

A collection of the guys you look after Shimmer. Conglomerate maybe?

Take no notice of me hon, I'm a bit bonkers too xxx

ShimmeringUnicorn 4 months ago

Grrrrr! Hog tied by red tape and lack of common sense.

@Soc There must be others in your situation and those who have advised them and been successful. Good luck.

More plate spinning while walking a tightrope and this time being told 'you clearly have a head for heights so don't need a safety net'.

Take care

Daisy53 4 months ago in reply to Soc

I don't I'm afraid.

Sbird 4 months ago in reply to Soc

Sorry to hear about the blue badge.

ShimmeringUnicorn 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

Ok I see I have caused confusion. Stressy is one person, honest.

The people I mention are just pals although non of us seem to be brimming with health and vitality... or is that my pals that are haven't had a mention yet?

Take care.

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Soc

Sonia, I've promised OH I'll go down and watch the football with him. Neither of us are backing England as we're rooting for the underdogs, Croatia. Besides which, being partisan to one club we find it hard to cheer on those that we curse and swear about all season. Well I do - OH just sticks two fingers up at them!

You have a good evening my lovely, and don't get downhearted about the plonkers who think they know you better than yourself - they don't and good luck to you as you deserve it.

Hugs sweetheart xxx

RayMK 4 months ago in reply to Soc

'Tis a strange and unfair world at times Sonia. When I applied for my first Blue Badge I had a problem because I'm not on any PIP or other qualifying benefit or prescription. I had to agree to attend an assessment of my physical decrepitude. The key for me was my very slow walking speed, risk of tripping over and ripping my in dwelling catheter out and my very limited walking range. I did not expect to get the badge but before I could demonstrate falling over in a council office the badge was approved next day. If you have someone advising or assisting you with the application, it will be worth rattling the cages of the assessment people again. Rotten luck getting turned down. Can Macmillan give you further advice on the help line? I hope you can re-apply successfully next time. Ray xxx

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

thank you so much gill. hope you enjoy the football.