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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Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Soc

Oh, it's relentless hon. You get yourself a double if you can and I'll stick with my flask of water. Cheers

Ya know, I wonder if Dingg and hubby are doing ok? I think about them a lot of the time and especially when we've not heard anything for a while. Fingers crossed he's still improving xxx

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

I have been tea total for 53 years ago never liked the drink. Do you know I was thinking about dingg last night. Hope all is well with her. We might hear from her soon with a bit of luck.xx

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Soc

I hope we do hon, but only when Dingg's ready. She'll know we're thinking about them.

That's amazing that you've not touched a drop for all those years Sonia! I won't be around in 53 years but no more will pass my lips either as I made that promise to myself.

I'm upstairs again and it's still too hot for a nap. How did you sleep last night sweetie? xxx

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

Gill my right eye was all red this morning. I think it might be hay-fever. I put some drops in and it seems better now.

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

I slept well thanks Gill. Got up at 3 a.m. for 10 minutes then 11.a.m. I was too hot in bed. Hope you slept well.xxx

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Soc

The pollen's bad so I'm glad you've got the drops. I'm trying not to rub my eyes but it's hard work when they're so itchy. Mine aren't sore, just cloudy and I'm blinking constantly. I must look like a fruit cake to the casual observer.

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Soc

I had a decent night hon. Woke around 4 but got back off, then up about 7.20 xxx

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

I suffer with hay-fever like you. This weather doesn't agree with me. I got some eye drops from the chemist for itchy eyes and they have worked a treat.

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Soc

That's what I used to get but I'm trying not to take anything - if it gets silly I will.

Well OH won't learn and has put a bet on for the football tonight. He's going to try and stay up for the match but I don't think he'll see it through to the final whistle.

If it's anything like their last performance neither will I xxx

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

I don't think I will bet on England winning. I will watch it though. Kick off is 10 p.m. I am not a great football fan. All my family are man United supporters. My brother who has the pub puts all the flags out.