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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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Yeah, I think she's had it all week to be honest. Just a snotty nose really xxx
Cheers Ray
Bone idleness flows through my system like a drug and much as I'd like to keep it that way, I really have no option now hon. I remain a bone idler at heart.
Now you aren't - your herculean toil for Garibaldi biscuits for a kickoff! That must have taken it out of you, and what about....,.................................................................... Have a good afternoon Ray xxx
Hi Brian
It's no Biggie about the emojis hon, I'm just seething with jealousy, that's all.
Aw, that photo of the hounds is gorgeous Brian and I showed it straight to OH We were shopping on Wednesday and saw a fabulous brindle with a tiny trainer on each paw - I wanted him so badly.
Have a fab holiday in bonnie Scotland from Monday onwards xxx
That's good to hear sweetheart, and I really hope you carry on.feeling that bit better every day.
Julie, you're so allowed to be as bona idle as you like and I agree with Ray on this one. Stay put, either on the sofa or bed, and indulge in whatever you fancy as long as moving about isn't involved.
Sending you an infection-free hug, promise xxx
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