Awake and up all night

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Are you having trouble sleeping?

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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ShimmeringUnicorn 4 months ago in reply to Sbird

Oh good and oh dear

Hope it's not as bad as you fear

Good luck

Kezdc16ad 4 months ago in reply to ALLLMUM

Happy belated Birthday to you. xx

ALLLMUM 4 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Uki if I could drink that would be so 'normal'. I like a pint but definitely not touched one since surgery and through the treatment. One day

ALLLMUM 4 months ago in reply to Kezdc16ad

Thankyou for that.

Amandas 4 months ago in reply to ALLLMUM

Good evening Allmum and everyone hope youve all had a good day.

Amanda xx

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Amandas

Evening Jean and Amanda

A quiet Saturday for us thanks. I spent a little while at my eldest's this morning and OH has been glued to watching sports all day. That's it, but at least no dramas so all well and good.

Tomorrow we're going to the bookies and then some shopping, before coming home when I'll make a Sunday dinner.

We like to live on the edge

Hugs to you both xxx

Amandas 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

Hi may i ask how many children you have. I have my daughter 32 and son who is 36. No dramas is a win lol.

My late father loved the bookies. He used to pick a 100 to 1 his mates used to laugh but very often he would win blesd him Is your OH lucky.

Cwtches sent to you from a nice windy cardiff xxx

Sbird 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

Gill H said:
Have you taken your cross stitch to alleviate the boredom?

I've got cross stitch and crochet with me

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Amandas

I've got two daughters, Mandy - 46 and 44. OH never had children so he shares mine although they just call him by his first name. Their dad, my ex, died several years ago.

My late dad loved the bookies too but betting on the nags was his penchant. We're just using the World Cup for a dalliance but apart from one win, OH's predictions have been appalling. It has afforded us plenty of amusement though and I've teased him something rotten.

You're totally right hon, no drama is a definite win, unlike what OH has been doing with his betting slips!

Big cwtchs back from a very breezy and dull West Yorkshire - loving it xxx

Amandas 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

Hi Gill

Oh lovely my kids and grandson have been my greatest achievement in life apart from marrying my darling husband. My Daughter calls My Husband Dave after only fools and horses dispite her knowing fullwell his real name lol.

Im not a lover of football i must be honest, more a rugby type of girl. but my mother and father in have been watching it. Oh its nice that your having a bit of fun and a little flutter at the same time.

Is west yorkshire a pretty part of the world. Ive lived in cardiff all of my life.

Big hugs sent to you xxx