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."
Community member, ‘Pancreatic cancer’ group

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  • No Helen, I didn't have a clue about ICE either.

    I might have a root round for that documentary Thinking xxx

  • Good afternoon Gill

    Oh bet its a beautiful place. Cardiff is a bit like that good and bad everywhere isnt there i suppose. Im lucky cos i can get to lots of shops within 5 minutes walk and buses. So i spoilt really. 

    Yes i know what you mean rugby or any sports can drive you crazy lol. 

    Im more of a midsumer murders or sosps kind of girl. My husband us long suffeting and laughs that he only gets the remotes when im asleep hehe. 

    I had a good sleep again last night 9ish til about 4.30. So i was pleased. We took.our daughter and archie to barry island fir lunch today so im.feeling bit tired now. 

    Hope youve had a good day xxx

  • You should paint it Uki it was so beautiful

  • Afternoon Mandy Relaxed️ 

    Barry Island sounds great! We've never been to Wales but those I know that have said it's well worth a visit. You're lucky to have lots of shops nearby too - excellent.

    We went shopping earlier and had ye olde trppe into the bookies again for tonight's match. I've backed Mexico to beat England 4-2 and I'm praying it comes up as we'll stand to scoop £1,820. And then I woke up as I know it's ridiculous! We'll have to rely on OH's bet for a far more attainable £110 but even that's highly unlikely. I've left him downstairs watching the flipping rugby again, but it is his team so he can fill his boots.

    It's good to know you slept well and you must feel refreshed, especially eating out with your family. You were waking up as I was trying to get off! Crazy but I think I'll try for a kip now.

    Enjoy the rest of your weekend hon, and take good care xxx

  • So is my wife. We went to see him a few years in Leeds.

    1. Day Lillys finally blooming.
  • Yes your right she was very pretty but started having surgery now i think she looks dreadful. 

    I lost most of my hair when i had my first lot of chemotherapy. I went from shoulder length really thick brown hair to next to nothing. It has started to grow back already and i now feel extremely proud if im honest. I have started to go out if the suns not out without a hat or anything. If people dont like it thats not my fault. 

    Ive told my hubby if it comes out fully and its silver im leaving it that colour and be proud of it. Im just happy to be here hair is a small price to pay. HuggingSparkling heartKissing heartxxx

  • You never know Gill, you could be in the money. I say this based on my non existent knowledge of football but I do hope I'm right.

    Made in 1956. Tested to destruction.

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