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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  • Thanks sis Benny,

    Thanks for what you said, its so kind of you and l am my grandpa's girl always, his Yorkshire accent and such a gentle fella with a passion for pies.

    My parents wanted me to only have fruit for healthy diet for some strange reason. He used to sneak me a flake and say its the same as a banana in Yorkshire as you have to peel it to get the chocolate LaughingLaughing

    This is the kind of diet advice l like Thumbsup 

    Sending much love x

    I have felt like l was a zombie but slept a little better last night just a little.

    Just to also say the funeral is tomorrow,  has to be done but not looking forward to it.

    Again l thought desperately what would gramps do to make things a bit better

    Then it came to me, get a good spread out there luv at the pub, pies pasties do it good...so thats what's to come at the end and nice photos on the screen. Pint of ale....x

    Will write more ..

    Sending hugs Benny Bop x

  • Sorry to hear about your stressed day.

    H 

  • Ah, thanks for that Dingly Dell xx

    That spread will go down a storm hon, as in my experience, and belly, it's much more accessible and eatable than little bits of crackers with olives stuck on top. Top notch tips Gramps, a reyt good t'owd lad!

    Aw Dingg, course you won't be looking forward to it love, but between the tears there'll be stirrings of happy times with hubby and the love you still share. Smile at his photos and put some of his favourite music on and don't forget to raise a pint to him. He'll love it almost as much as he loves you as he knows you're doing it all for him.

    Great to know you're getting in a bit more sleep and after tomorrow it might come a little easier, knowing that hubby is settled in.

    All my very, very best for tomorrow sweet pea, and know that hubby and Gramps will be watching you all with pride and love.

    And here's my love, from big sis Benny Gill xxx

  • All my love to you Dingg. Hope everything goes well tomorrow. A tough day for you. I am sending you all my love and hugs.

  • Just to also say the funeral is tomorrow,  has to be done but not looking forward to it.

    Best wishes for tomorrow, I hope it goes as well as it can. Sounds like a good spread.

    H

  • I saw the GP and got some mebeverine. I've got to do a FIT test and a blood test on Friday. She gave me a bit of a prod and poke around my stomach but nothing hurt luckily.

    H

  • Best of luck with it Helen, and hoping the meds settle it down. xxx

  • Hi Kez. Not heard from you for a while. Are you ok. Loads of love Ukiboy.

  • This is not about your actual body... this is about your chi and ying and yang. As long as you think yourself into position and breath ... fantastic.

    Cheers