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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ShimmeringUnicorn 4 months ago in reply to Sbird

Sheeeeesh! What a lot to take in!

So many of us feel we have to be strong for others or protect them from situations.

In some cases of course this may be the least worse approach but sometimes I think people can feel excluded. Perhaps you are feeling a little of this although you understand given everything else that was happening at the time.

We know when it is our own health that it's difficult when folk want to help or fix things but they can't manage any practical help and then there's the struggle of them finding the right things to say, and often failing.

Sometimes people have to put themselves first and though keeping their journey private may not be what we would have wanted them to do, they believe it best for them at the time.

Hopefully your sister had lots of support outside of her siblings and that now you are aware she will feel able to let you in more.

Good luck, give yourself time to digest the news

Amandas 4 months ago in reply to lh_uk_92

Hi velindre have been amazing with me since i started going for my chemotherapy. Very supportive. Good luck xxx

Daisy53 4 months ago in reply to lh_uk_92

Delighted to hear that you don't need chemo. Best of luck with the radiotherapy.

Daisy53 4 months ago in reply to Sbird

Hi Sbird

Sorry to hear about your sister's lung cancer. Hope she goes on to make a full recovery.

Ukiboy 4 months ago in reply to Sbird

Sbird, so sorry to hear all of this m I'm not surprised you're shocked. This alot to take in and process at a time when you're own health is an issue.Despite this you continue to be positive and help all of us on here with your unwavering support. I hope things improve soon lovely lady.

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Sbird

Morning Helen

Sorry to hear about your sister but I echo others' words totally - you are a positive lady and can now help your lass with your own experience and fortitude.

Hugs and love sweetheart xxx

Kezdc16ad 4 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

So glad that the scan went well. I bet you enjoyed your fish and chips. x

Kezdc16ad 4 months ago in reply to Sbird

I am so sorry to hear about your sister. What a shock for you all. Sending you hugs. x

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Kezdc16ad

Evening Kez

Fish and chips are smashing round where Uki and we live - we always go for haddock.

What are they like in Scotland as it's decades since I enjoyed them up yonder?

Hugs hon xxx

Kezdc16ad 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

Hello Gill.
That’s good to hear that you have good fish and chips in your area. They are very popular up here too, especially haddock. xxx