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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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Helloooo! I know! Look at me getting in early!
Hello and welcome to @ ChloX Di you have anyone around for practical support or to lean on emotionally?
We can be rubbish at accepting help never mind asking for it.
The love you have for your nan is not measured by how many minutes you spend with her or how many things you do for her, nor is it diminished by taking time to do something else or having stuff done by someone else. I also know me saying it won't make much difference
Often those folk who offer a breezy, fuzzy 'anything I can do' actually love it when they're asked to do something specific. Only you know what would really help. Cut the grass, clean the windows, bringing gin? Ahem.
You don't say how old your son is but someone having them for tea or a playdate or sleepover might help.
I don't know if you drive but a lift to a specific appointment or supermarket shop etc ... you get the picture
You don't say how your Nan's health is currently, is she able to get out or upto having visitors?
Ok I will let you draw breath
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