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Sleep problems may be caused by how you’re feeling emotionally, or as part of the side effects for cancer treatment. If you find it hard to have a good sleep, you’re not alone. The Online Community is here to support you 24/7.
“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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This thread is BY you and FOR you, whether you are feeling good, bad or ugly.
It's not a competition where some are more worthy than others. There will days when very ill people are up for cheering up others and sharing their wisdom and days when folks who are doing ok just don't feel like chatting much.
There will be times when people will have a nifty bit of advice or a solution and other times when lots of virtual hugs are on offer.
Nobody, not even you, can take up too much time, ok ? ️
Take care
Evening Gill. I love stevie wonder. Sorry so late in replying been on the phone with my friend pat then my sister. My 3 essential items would be my phone my fixodent for my false teeth and my radio. Hope you are feeling better sweetie. Had a lovely day today with my daughter it is her birthday today.sending hugs and love.xxx
Evening shimmer thank you for that lovely post to milked. He is a lovely man and I hope he comes back tonight so we can chat to him.xxx
Just I said it he came back. I don't want anyone to think they are wasting anyone's time.xxx
That's fantastic that you enjoyed your day with Lorraine, sweetie
I'm all better hon - a single paracetamol is a Panacea for me. Hey, I hope Pat is doing well now and her condition is under control.
Sonia, you never fail to make me laugh - fixodent you're a natural comedienne. Keep em coming hon.
I can't believe a whole day's whipped round since I last uttered the immortal words - TLC time. Aaggh! Back on the treadmill my lovely, but might see you later.
Hugs and love sweetheart xxx
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