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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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love it James, and you're spot on.
Night night hon, and sleep well when you settle down xxx
Good morning everyone
Hope you all managed a good sleep. We went to sleep at 10ish and have just woken up. Weve needed to have the fan on all night. This heat is dreadful.
The UK just isnt equipped for this kind of heat is it.
Air con needs to be put into all new homes i think as it is in other countries.
Its going to be even hotter today and tomorrow. I have been putting a wettish cold towel either around my neck or top of my head. Its really helped keep my temperature down. I only had chemo last tuesday so been trying to combat the side effects of that too. But even though ive had a few things it hasnt been as full on as previous cycles. 2 more left and im done. 
Amanda
Xx
morning H
Yes flannels do the trick 
Do you mind if i ask did side effects of chemo give you a muzzy head. I have had it on each session but this time it seemed to last for 8 days. Feeling lot more human today. Also the laughter lines have totally disappeared from my forehead and my skin feels really soft. This chemotherapy is very strange.
We are sat out back garden at the moment as its coolish. Grandson loving it bless him.
Hope you have a nice day
Amanda xx
Good morning my lovely 
Wow, you were an early bird today! Unsurprising in this ghastly heat, but well done using the cold towel number as that's one of my go-tos with OH to keep his temperature on the level. No doubt many of us will be grabbing a towel today - and tomorrow!
Ah Amanda, wouldn't air con be fabulous for making us all that bit more comfortable in the hot months. The big problem is that our energy prices are higher than just about anywhere else in the world, and will continue to rise if drastic measures aren't put in place. The vast majority wouldn't be able to afford a huge uplift in energy bills as we already struggle to combat the crippling winter ones.
Right, enough soapbox spouting!
It's absolutely brilliant to hear how you're coping with your chemo my love, and we're all backing you to conquer your last two - maybe a mini celebration will be on the cards to mark that particular occasion? Get your superman hubby on it, but he possibly already is!
Keep cool today sweetheart, and if it's too hot to sit outside, enjoy your lush garden from inside. Hugs and love xxx
Morning Helen 
Great news you've got the little angels round again! Get some ice lollies in to keep them cool and stuck up to the eyeballs - you know it makes sense.
Keep as cool as you can, hon. That's what I'll be doing to keep my temper levels down! Hugs sweetheart xxx
