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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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I have an appointment with my GP in morning Hopefully they'll start me long term meds and give me some that will fix it right away until the others kick in. I just know I'm scared of feeling scared and alone. My daughter took her life 2 yrs ago in Nov cause she wasn't right mental and no one helped her.. she may still be here had they offered her a place in hospital while they helped her.. I just want some help I've always been able to get ahold of it but lately I can't.. and I'm scared
It got worse when I came out of hospital in April from a chest infection. And I haven't been able to shake the ainexity and loneliness sense then. I'd love to live in supported living so I'd be around people but my dog is mean and they don't take in pets so that's not happening cause he is all I have and he can't help his last owners apparently mistreated him a bit..
Aw Frazzled, you poor love. You've had a tragic event with what happened to your daughter and that alone makes things clearer why you're feeling alone and so very sad.
Sweetheart, would you consider ringing the Macmillan helpline right now? They have lovely people trained to help those in desperate need to talk about difficulties they're experiencing. I'm afraid I'm not hon, but would really love for you to talk with someone who is.
The helpline's open till 8pm so there's still plenty of time.
Take care sweetheart and sending you hugs xxx
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