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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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Your stomach seems to know exactly when you go on holiday, Helen. Next time, fool it.
Stay in the motorhome for a few days before you intend to set off , then the rumbles will be thrown out of kilter and over before you leave. It probably wouldn't work that well in practice.
Enjoy the wine xxx
Hi H,
Yes, I'm knitting baby clothes for a colleague, crocheting a blanket for my brother, have some Lego, a tote bag with flowers to colour and various puzzle, wordsearch and suduko books!
I've recently signed up for Amazon Audible and like listening to detective stories and have books to read. I can also take my laptop. We have Netflix and Amazon Prime so have an endless supply of Christmas films to watch!!
I think I've gathered enough to keep me occupied, hopefully. I might hire a TV for a bit too. Loving Heartbeat, Classic Corrie and Midsomer Murders at the moment!! xxx
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