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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Sbird 3 months ago in reply to Soc

Soc said:
The doctor confirmed it and sent a prescription to my local chemist. I have not been outside for a month since my operation. I thought I would get a taxi to the chemist and ask him to wait for me while I go in. We'll he moaned and groaned. I was going to tip him but changed my mind. He was so rude.

Sorry to hear this. I hope the ABs work. And I don't blame you about the taxi driver.

Soc 3 months ago in reply to RayMK

Ah you have got a very nice daughter there hope her dog is okay. The drive to your daughters sounds really nice Ray so I hope you get there soon. My son will tell me off if he finds out I have been to the chemist on my own. I was going to ring him but I wanted to do it on my own. .

Soc 3 months ago in reply to Sbird

Thank you Helen. He moaned all the way there. He said I hope your tablets are ready because I am not waiting around for you. He was just very snappy.

Sbird 3 months ago in reply to Sbird

I've chased my MRI again today. I actually got to speak to my oncologist's secretary

Soc 3 months ago in reply to RayMK

My daughter lives about 20 miles from me. My son is just down the road about 10 minutes in a taxi. My daughter is always texting me and she comes about every month. She works full time and has a partner and a son.

Soc 3 months ago in reply to Sbird

Is it your scan results you are trying for Helen?

Soc 3 months ago in reply to Kezdc16ad

Thank you kez. Sending big hugs back to you.xxx

Sbird 3 months ago in reply to Soc

Soc said:
Is it your scan results you are trying for Helen?

No, the actual scan. My oncologist wants a scan before my next appointment on 2nd October but we're abroad for the whole of September so it needs to be done this month.

Soc 3 months ago in reply to Sbird

Oh Helen I hope you can get a scan before you go abroad. Did you get any joy out of oncologist secretary?

Amandas 3 months ago in reply to Soc

Hope you are ok. Water infections are dreadful.

Dont blame you not giving a tip manners cost nothing do they and sometimes all you want is a kind word from people