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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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When me and OH used to come home from work the sink would be full of pots and kitchen a mess. When we asked our grown up son why he hadn't tidied he would say "I just don't see it". Raf and faf and RAF.
Thanks, still learning how the site works, your input was helpful.
Afternoon Kez
Shimmer's tales are brilliantly written and highly amusing - I always look forward to reading them. Hoping I've not piled any pressure on her
How's the weather up in Scotland hon? It's still super humid here but OH and me survived our impromptu second shopping trip earlier and also got his jacket swapped for a much more suitable one. Phew
Take care sweetheart, and keep cool if you can xxx
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