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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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When I was a lad I worked on a farm at harvest time and one of the old hands swore by drinking hot tea to keep cool. It didn't work for me either.
Just had a cold beer though which was very refreshing. Must try to resist another one.

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I can't sleep in the buff Sonia, as some nights I'm up and down if OH has a bad time with mucous. It wouldn't be fun having to get dressed/undressed and there's always a chance the nosy guy over the gardens would get an eyeful as I tend to keep the curtains open when it's like this.
I might give him a heart attack and not because I'm a vision of Marilyn Monroe - more Bella Emburg. I've allowed for slight exaggeration there xxx
Hey, I also worked on my mate's farm during the 70s and bailing was my favourite time. It didn't half kick my hayfever off though.
Derek, I've given the thumbs up to OH enjoying a cold pint of lager to sup while watching some of the matches. I'm still firmly on the wagon and don't intend falling off it. When I put my mind to something I like to succeed.
I'm not trying to put you off though, honestly hon xxx
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