Awake and up all night

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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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Dingg 3 months ago in reply to Gill H

Thanks Gill,

Hope all is going ok with your OH.

I'm taking it day by day but its still all a shock. Trying to be positive and get on with tasks.

Still catching up on sleep as didn't sleep really for about a week when hubby was really ill.

Will keep in touch.

Set funeral date and booked his favourite pub for afterwards, sounds like Del Boy but its a family run place and they will look after us x

Sending love x

Julie2468 3 months ago in reply to Dingg

Really good to hear from you Dingg. The yellow spotted tie sounds great. I'm sure he would have loved it!

So sorry you're having to go through this. Just to say,we're all thinking of you at this difficult time and you're doing amazingly well. Remember we are here for you.

Sending much love xxxx

Soc 3 months ago in reply to Soc

Sending all my love and good wishes.xxx

Gill H 3 months ago in reply to Dingg

Nothing wrong with Del Boy, Dingg. I hope it all goes brilliantly and hopefully some of hubby's favourite music will be played so he can bop in heaven.

Yes, I imagine you'll be on autopilot for quite a while yet, doing tasks and whatnot, but definitely get as much rest as possible.

OH's not too bad, and thanks for asking hon, but I'm hoping counselling will ease his depression when we get a slot. If I could afford to go private it'd be a no-brainer. Never mind.

Yes, please keep in touch my lovely as it's always great to hear from you and your quirky nicknames for us. You haven't given me one yet!

Sending loads of love right back xxx

Soc 3 months ago in reply to Dingg

Sending all my love and good wishes.

ShimmeringUnicorn 3 months ago

Evening folks. Can't do chat justice tonight so to avoid typos and gobbledygook i will keep this short and say nyt.

Me and Stressy took dog to beach. Hotter than was supposed to be but a strong wind which I loved. Late lunch overlooking sea, lots of walking and sea air so very yawwwwwwwn ahem.

Lots of love in the air with tonight's chat which is making me all warm and fuzzy.

Nyt folks, hope everyone gets at least some sleep.

Soc 3 months ago in reply to ShimmeringUnicorn

Evening shimmering sending hugs and love.xxx

Gill H 3 months ago in reply to ShimmeringUnicorn

It seems you had a great day Shimmer, and nothing can beat sea and sand - ever!

Get your head down and get some good sleep in. Nighty night cherub, sweet dreams xxx

Sbird 3 months ago in reply to Dingg

Good to hear from you Dingg I hope the funeral goes to plan. I love the yellow tie idea.

Sbird 3 months ago in reply to Sbird

We've been to a race night at Rye Rugby Club this evening, we were the oldies in the room but we had a laugh.

Soc enjoy your Muller corners.

Time for me to settle down for the night.