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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  • Thanks

    Yes you did a lot for me and the gang.

    I used to give updates to hubby all the time about the gang. X

  • Oh Dingg, I’m so very sorry to read your sad news…such a shock for you. Please take care, and I hope you feel wrapped in love and support from those around you and the friends you have here.

    Sarah xx


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  • Thanks Sarah

    Yes family are around.

    Tried my best to help hubby the last 3 months

    I'm grateful we spent the last 16 years together

    We got married days before lock down not realising like everyone it was coming.

    He was a very kind forgiving and caring man, unassuming and always putting others needs first.

    It was a privilege to have spent time with him.

    X

  • I’m so sorry for your loss.My thoughts are with you and your family.Love Jane xx

  • Dingg lovey, just so you know that if ever you need a chat in the small hours, the barn door is always wide open where us night owls will be.

    So pleased that you're staying hon, as you're one of us and always will be.

    All our love for you xxx

  • Gill

    I know we haven't met but l often told hubby about you and the gang and talking about Pippin as hubby had been cat daddy to our cat and loved the cat tales/tails

    Thanks Gill l appreciate what you said.

    I keep thinking l must have missed something l was always booking appointments for hubby.

    But looks like that type of esophagus issue can go under the radar.

    Will keep in touch.

    I realise my news isn't very positive for the others here but right now on the sofa looking at the towel and washing up bowl they used to wash hubby this morning, its tough but our love is forever.

    Just feel like my heart is broken, going to have a lie down.

    If our love conquers all we'll have to try hang on to that

    X

  • Aww, bless. It is a lot to deal with. Get plenty rest. Sending hugs. xx

  • That was a great sleep that you had. I bet you feel better for it. xx

  • I am so very sorry to hear about your husband. Sending you and your family all the love. We are all here for you. xx

  • That’s beautiful Dingg. You are blessed to have had such a wonderful relationship and that’s very special.

    We feel your loss but we all know here that you did everything possible to help during a very difficult time. I hope you know that too. 

    Sarah xx


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