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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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This is the link that takes you directly to the group for family and friends. I appreciate that it can be difficult to find everything you need when you’re new here.
Sarah xx
No worries-you gave the poster the link to support and that’s the main thing. Thanks Julie!
Sarah xx
Morning Helen
Most of us need our teddies. Is Green Ted his official name as it's a good one?
My two girls' teds are Bed Teddy and Big Ted, 46 and 44 respectively.
When the Tesco delivery comes, you could take Thora and Remy for a teddy bears picnic xxx
* I'll quit while I'm behind
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