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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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Well folks I am going to try Zzzzzz. It's club bingo day and Scooterless reckons he is up to going
Nyt to all, sleep and sweet dreams to those who want it need it
I rarely eat pork - unless you count bacon. A bacon roll with apple sauce instead of red or brown could be a worthwhile experiment. xxx
Oh I can remember eating crab apples when I was young cos there were lots of trees with them in the lane and in our garden. That's when I lived on a farm.
They were so sour they made our eyes water, but I was a greedy little sod and still ate them, but yes, belly ache not long after.
There was also rhubarb growing wild, again on the lane. I hated it but mam would give us a bag of sugar to dip it in and again, the greedy little sod came out xxx
Night night Shimmer
Love Aldi's car park. Thanks for all the pics and advice tonight hon, you're a gem. Sleep well sweetheart xxx
When I was about 13 I found a plant in the garden, possibly a weed, which had large leaves which dried and smelt rather pipey. I used Basildon Bond airmail paper to make a roll-up, securing the paper with Gloy paper glue. It was pleasant to smoke. No druggy type trips, just a young teenager discovering a Condor moment. xxx
Ray, don't mention bacon rolls at this time in the morning as I'm seriously thinking of getting the pack out of the fridge and cooking up. No, 2am is just a bit too late but I could crown you for giving me the idea.
I'm going to settle down as well, so if you're still around, night sweetheart and sleep well when you do xxx
Morning all
Bacon butties for brekkie here this morning.
We'll be over to James' for 8.30 to look after Thora & Remy for however long.
I hope all that need counselling can access it soon.
Soc have you spoken to the helpline here, it may be helpful for you.
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Good morning
Ive had a really good sleep. Still muzzy and bit shakybthis morning but feeling much more human.
Yes Glyns an an absolute diamond, good job us warriors got good partners to take care of us even when we are crabby mean and moody lol.
You are all superheros.
Hope you and Howie have had a nice sleep.
Its warm in cardiff already today. Im not looking forward to more heat but it will pass again in a few days im sure.
Big cwtches sent to you
Morning Amanda ️
Thanks hon, we've both had a good sleep - actually, maestro is still in the land of nod as I type!
Now that's better news hon, that you've rejoined the human race but keep resting too, till you've shaken off the pesky muzziness.
Three cheers for your Glyn, looking after his warrior but the position is slightly different here - I look after my warrior but he's got to deal with my crabbiness. Oh dear, but it seems to work. I've got his full MOT coming up soon, that means a top to toe groom, including bathing, nails, shaving his head, etc. as his mobility issues have put paid to doing the honours by himself.
Have a lovely day sweetheart, rest, keep out of the sun, enjoy Glyn's attention, cuddle Archie but most of all look after yourself. Big gentle cwtches on the way back xxx
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