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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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DOH! I posted a lengthy message but then noticed a ',you have used a word that makes us think you may need help ...' message with help links.
I pressed cancel thinking I was declining the help but did I just cancel the post?
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Happy birthday dear allmum
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This evening I've been talking to a couple who are debating retirement. I told them about my dabble with cancer and it being a deciding factor in packing in working. I think it has given them an eye opener with regard to life choices.
On a lighter note I'm having a singalong a scousebird 80s evening enjoying some of my favourite toons.
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