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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  • I agree - I enlisted the help of the chaplain when OH had been in hospital over three months and was going slightly crazy. Food for thought for our lovely Dingg.

    Night sweetheart, sweet dreams xxx

  • Hi Dingg

    Wow, you've been through the wringer. What a terrible situation those medics put you through. I hope you've had an apology.

    Look after yourself.

    H 

  • Good morning Gill H Soc and all other lovely people on this group. Thank you for all being so kind it is so nice to know theres always someone to have a chat too in my hour of need. 

    Hope you are all well and enjoying the cooler weather. 

    Ive had a really good few days but dreading my next chemotherapy as i know i will get a muzzyhead which lasts for days. Im.telling myself that i know it will pass but its very difficult to cope with. 

    Take care all speak soon 

    Amanda xxx

  • Good morning Mandy, my lovely Relaxed️

    I hope you managed to get a decent sleep, but with your next chemo on your mind that could be debatable. If I were you I'd try to focus on the good stuff like your loving hubby, cheeky Archie and gorgeous garden; push the next session aside till you're in the chair - it might work a little bit.

    Hey, talking of sleep, or lack of, I've been up for four hours after attaining the majestic total of about three just prior to that. It could be down to regular checks on OH in the twilight hours or fretting over jobs I couldn't do yesterday evening, also down to OH. That man... Sheesh!

    Anyway sweetheart, you have as good a day as you can and rejoice in the cooler weather as the heatwave's coming back. Aaggh!

    Hugs and love pet xxx

  • Hiya Amanda.

    Mines been a UTI for past 3 sessions.

    Chemo was Wednesday. Problem started this morning. I have a telephone conversation this afternoon with GP so hoping I can get a prescription at the same time.

    Probably need to take in a sample even though this is the 4th time after my treatment. 

    Hope your muzzy head gives you an easier time hun. Blue heart

  • Hi Dingg

    Sorry to hear about the truma you and your hubby were put though. Sending hugs. xxx

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  • Thanks Gill,

    Appreciate the support very much.

    Hope hubby with you is a bit better x

    Sending love x

  • Oh my goodness Dingg what an absolute nightmare. Sending you and your hubby lots of hugs.

    Linda xxx

  • Thanks so much Dinggy babe. He's ok now hon, but he's mastered the art of giving me palpitations! Nothing on the scale you've got though.

    Hey, you'll always find support here love, whatever the hour and I'm praying hubby is back on his meds and tubes and keeps holding on.

    Take the greatest care of both of you and sending all our love. I don't think I need to send strength as you've got that in spades! Huge cwtchs hon xxx 

  • Hi 

    I had about 8 hours so very good for me, ive been to drs for my bloods so hopefully all ok and i can hsve my chenotherapy tuesday. 

    You are so right Gill im trying to focus on my fantastic family and keep on going. Archie is keeping me on my toes as hes walking or rsther trying to run around the living room. Lol. 

    Hopefully you will be able to have a nap this afternoon and recharge your batteries. 

    Your OH sounds like a character lol if you dont mind me saying. Mines the same hes a good as gold but they do test our patients SmileSmile. 

    Yes its nice and cool here but ive seen its expected to be 31 for a gew days next week. ROLL ON WINTER HEHE 

    Big cwtches sent to you 

    Amanda xxx