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."
Community member, ‘Pancreatic cancer’ group

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  • Morning Ray Slight smile

    Just so you know hon, your Condor moment post has just come through, albeit 10 hours older.

    That's innovative how you cunningly fashioned the baccy but don't try this at home, folks.

    Wishing you a lovely day, chief xxx

  • Morning, yeah, you-know-who glossed over his Gloy habit Joy

    Well dare I say I brought in the hand wash laundry I had left out overnight and hung out the machine stuff this morning and right on cue, last peg in, the rain started.

    Gentle drips initially which the forecast said wouldn't last. It has and has become proper rain. Couple of hours now and very grey so I suspect it won't clear anytime soon. Wish I could send it to those who really need it.

    Cheers

  • Sorry to hear you’re feeling low Soc it’s not surprising with everything you’ve been through bless you . Sending lots of love and hugs and I hope you get an appointment for counselling soon.

    Linda xxx

  • Morning Shimmer Relaxed

    O️oh rain. No sign of any here yet, but I share your frustration at pegging out and being thwarted when it decides to start.

    Partway through OH's MOT. Being a none driver I don't know how much garages charge but do know they're annually. OH gets his weekly but a bar of choc will settle the bill.

    Good luck for the bingo later on, hon xxx

  • I wish you could send some to me Shimmer it’s so hot and dry here. We did have a few drops last week and we rushed round shutting all the windows it lasted for about 2 minutes and then it was hot and sunny again.

  • One good thing though is we’ve had loads of butterflies which is lovely 

  • I haven't been on for ages either Soc. Know that you are always in my thoughts.I can't solve what you're feeling, but know you can get through this. What you are feeling is natural given everything you have been through. You're mind and your body are coping with a mass of turmoil. I think as humans we expect that we can be in control of all this stuff and when we can't we beat ourselves up about it. I have experienced what you are experiencing. You don't need to fight this, you need to accept it as an obvious and natural reaction to all the pain and worry you have had. Fill that bathtub with Muller corners and put two fingers up to the big C. All my love as always your travelling companion and mate Uki.

  • Morning all. I assumed that post had trodden on a forum rule I'd missed. Odd that it's popped up this morning. Thank you for your good wishes. I hope you have a good day as well, and OH of course.

    There's no sign of rain here. Shimmers must be basking in such a novel experience.

    Today I really must do something productive and then celebrate crossing off a task from 'To do Lists, Volume 1.'  I'll probably look in again later. 

    Best wishes to all.  Ray xxx

  • We call them flying flowers, Lin. Beautiful little creatures Heartbeat xxx