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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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A very good morning Linda, and massive congratulations on reaching another milestone excellent news!
Wow, the storm sounded spectacular and I bet you enjoyed it ️ No such luck here and I was asleep at 4am with no booming thunder to wake me up. I doubt the north will get any of those delights and they're talking about it on the news now, but it was all down south seemingly.
Anyway my lovely, enjoy your special day and I'm sure your beautiful garden will feel refreshed after the heavens opened. Hugs and love sweetheart xxx
What a lovely gesture from your OH. I think your OH sounds a very caring and sensitive man. He is showing you by planting the tree that he feels positive about you seeing it grow big and bear many years of juicy apples for both of you to enjoy.You would not have been human if you had not been upset. Better to release all of that emotion.This is all an emotional journey, but you have some great people on here who will try and support you. ️
I like to sit in our front garden look at the new apple tree my husband planted in my honour a few weeks ago and look forward to reaching retirement in 8 years time.
What a lovely thing to do.
I've got 6 years to official retirement but I decided to stop working after my dabble with cancer as Alan retired just before it all started. We have a very fixed income but we manage.
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Hi. I am not sure what sort of scan this is, is it an early stage indicator and diagnostic or to check the progress of a condition you know you have?
Is there any one with whom you have shared your health issues? Do you have family around, friends or work colleagues?
I understand keeping it to yourself. Last week I had scans and an investigation that I only mentioned to one friend. In my case, other people around me are having their own health meltdowns and are not equipped deal with mine.
My results were I have nothing to worry about. So I justify to myself that not sharing was the right thing, however, even the process and facing possibilities can be traumatic and really is best faced with someone along for the ride.
Keep talking here. I also have regular chats with the lovely chaplains at our nearby hospital. I am not religious but they are trained listeners and compassionate and have heard most of life's challenging stories.
Take care
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