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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Gill H 3 months ago in reply to Soc

Well the swine, Sonia. Put it this way lovey, if that's what he was like then you had a lucky escape and there could be some poor mare living a rubbish life with him right now.

Talking of rubbish lives, I'll have to get the tea on and other stuff I don't want to do.

Hey, don't get your grass skirt on, as Ray advised, and let your counsellor woo you when you meet him, hon. Single life takes a lot of beating.

And on that cheery note, toodle pip and take care, sweetheart xxx

Gill H 3 months ago in reply to GailM26

Hello Gail, and welcome from me too.

Really sorry to hear about all you've been through recently sweetheart, but hopefully you'll find further support from the groups Brian's mentioned.

If you find yourself wide awake in the early hours there's often some night owls perching around here.

Sending you hugs xxx

Soc 3 months ago in reply to Gill H

Hi Gill. Can I just ask you if you can freeze bread. Mine keeps going mouldy in this warm weather.

Lin0506 3 months ago in reply to Soc

Hi Soc yes you can freeze bread mine keeps going mouldy as well

Gill H 3 months ago in reply to Soc

You can Sonia. I usually only leave it in the freezer for 3 or 4 days, otherwise it tends to go a bit hard round the edges.

Well our bread, milk, lettuce have all started going off in this weather, even if they've been left out for just a short while. The birds have been getting extra portions these last few weeks, so they're not complaining xxx

Soc 3 months ago in reply to Lin0506

Thanks lin. I have been throwing mine away. What I am going to do is take a few slices out of the freezer the night before what I will need and hopefully save some money. Thanks for your reply.xxx sending love and hugs.

Sbird 3 months ago in reply to GailM26

Sorry to hear about the problems you're having after the hysterectomy. Have you got any meds to help with the menopause?

Soc 3 months ago in reply to Gill H

Thanks Gill. Had a good chuckle about the birds.

Sbird 3 months ago in reply to Sbird

We've just got home from James'. Alan has helped him do more painting this afternoon.

The hospital think Ashleigh has a virus so rest and fluid.

I need a drink after looking after Thora & Remy all day

Gill H 3 months ago in reply to Soc

They're loving it and even got cheese the other day. That started with mould even though it'd been in the fridge!

Good plan about the bread Sonia, as not only will it save money but leave more room for extra Mullers in the delivery order. Result!

Back to the kitchen for me now sweetie xxx