Awake and up all night

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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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  • i would love a dishwasher gill. i am sorry but i would go on strike if i had to listen to cricket all day. i have got loads of t shirts so i dont know why i sent for more. it has put me off ordering online.

  • That's good that you'll have the car waiting Linda. Is hubby nervous of the dentist at all? xxx

  • Aw hell love. That's the drawback of ordering online. I've started to order tops 2 sizes up from my usual size in case that happens and they're much comfier in the heat. Plus I've porked on the pounds so there's more room to breathe without turning blue in the face xxx

  • Well he’s usually unphased by most things but he has admitted that he’s very nervous it’s bringing back memories of lots of dental treatment as a child. I think he’s also worried that his nutrition is going to be soup and ice cream for a few days RoflRoflRofl he does enjoy his food. Xxx

  • i suppose it was my fault it said fitted t shirts. i will take your advice in future and order a bigger size.xxx

  • You always make me chuckle hon.

    I'll have to leave going on strike for another day as it's kitchen time now. The trouble is I can still hear the ruddy cricket in there!

    Laters lovey xxx

  • aww good luck to him. i used to be frightened of the dentist because i had alot of work done as a child.

  • JoyJoy You might have to blend his chow into mush for a few days. Bet he'd be drooling.

    Our school dentist was a graduate from the academy of Attila the Hun - maybe we had the same guy?

    Big hugs xxx

  • Most men, me included, know when it is wise to agree with women. There may even be logic buried somewhere in their statements Grinning. Fainting: men are much better at this. We know how to fuss and gain sympathy after the mortal wound of a tiny needle has caused intense, barely perceptible pain.

    Julia is facing the music with stoic strength. Well done! 

    Incidentally, I have spoken to many female nurses who have admitted that they hate being injected despite doing blood tests etc. on others all day. One said she often fainted when undergoing a blood test.

    Ray (non-poisonous pen) xxx

  • evening ray you are a wise man to agree with womwn.i have a fear of needles now after my time spent in hospital.