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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Soc 3 months ago in reply to Gill H

I am feeling better thanks Gill. Hope Ray is okay with his new sofa and chair. Sending you hugs and love.xxx

Gill H 3 months ago in reply to Soc

Hi again Sonia

Aw that's good lovey, and every day is another further from your op and improving recovery. Hopefully your war wounds are healing well, too.

I imagine Ray is made up with his new furniture and it's always nice to settle in a comfy chair. I often nod off in mine

Hugs and love back hon xxx

Ukiboy 3 months ago

Soc 3 months ago in reply to Gill H

The scar is healing up nicely thank you Gill. I still get some pain from it now and again. It feels a bit tight. My daughter told me to put some moisturiser on it and it has eased off. Still not 100% Gill but getting there. I am happier than before the op when I was in agony day and night.xxx

Ukiboy 3 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

From the smell of the toilets I'm not sure the right men saw this sign.

Gill H 3 months ago in reply to Soc

Moisturising scars is a good move to keep the skin supple surrounding them, as they tend to pucker when it's all knitting together.

Do you have a favourite hon? I always used E45 on OH's neck and leg scars but he had a reaction a couple of months ago for some reason, so I've switched to Aveeno and that seems to be doing the trick. It's a palaver knowing what to do when it's for someone else xxx

Gill H 3 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Was Compo lurking around Uki?

Soc 3 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

You make me laugh uki. Put a peg on your nose. I am imagining the smell now.xxx

Ukiboy 3 months ago in reply to Gill H

From the state of the toilets I'm sure Nora would have clouted him across the back of his head.

Gill H 3 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Lol. Did you venture in or was the pong too bad? xxx