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."
Community member, ‘Pancreatic cancer’ group

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  • Have trouble sleeping and looking for somewhere to talk
  • Would like some company and support each other during the night
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  • Morning Derek Sun with face 

    I soon changed my mind about that nip once we were out - far too warm again, for me anyroad.

    Good luck with the garden hon - ours needs a good tidy too and Taddys not that far away Pray plenty of builder's tea on tap!

    Have a good 'un Derek xxx

  • Uki, I don't know if your OH suffers with PN but mine certainly does.

    His hands were like blocks of ice earlier, even with his fingerless gloves. I'll be getting his Teddy bedding back on tomorrow - now that is warm xxx

  • Hello everyone. Hope you are all well, and enjoying the weekend? 
    I found it a bit nippy here this morning too. I am noticing it a little bit at night too. xx

  • Anything planned today hon?

    We've been for coffee at a friend's this morning. Now binging Granite Harbour.

    H 

  • Afternoon Kez Hugging 

    Make sure you keep yourself comfortably warm hon, as it's definitely cooled down.

    I went white hot half an hour ago - I'd told OH to back a certain horse, he didn't, it won, goodbye £100. I'm still getting over it Sob 

    Hope your day's going better, sweetheart xxx

  • Afternoon Helen Blush 

    All sounds good but I had to Google Granite Bay - ah, a drama. I thought you were gorging on artisan bread!

    Ignore me, I'm going away to cook our food.

    Enjoy the binge fest and maybe a cheeky Wine glass xxx

  • Hi H,

    My hats have come from Annabandana! They fit perfectly and are really pretty. Thanks for the recommendation! Great value for money too!

    Still got my hair but am amazed there's still as much as there is lots coming out every day. It's only about an inch at its longest but there's clearly a lot of it!! xxx

  • That's really good news you're pleased with the hats, Julie. Thumbsup

    I'm guessing you had good hair before the meds got to work? It bodes well for a good regrowth, thoughFingers crossedxxx

  • My hats have come from Annabandana! They fit perfectly and are really pretty. Thanks for the recommendation! Great value for money too!

    I'm glad you like them. I passed mine on to a friend's ex wife recently, she's got breast cancer. 

    H 

  • ....and you too Gill. Decided to shelve the garden today and went to Otley for a wander round the market and a pint.

    Made in 1956. Tested to destruction.

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