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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  • Evening Shimmer Wave for when you look in.

    I meant to reply hours ago but chores, siesta, chores got in the way.

    How are you and your pack faring hon? Any updates on Scooterless' progress or Stressy antics? Loved the craic on him and his vac.

    Just as long as you're all ok, then that's good. Take care lovey xxx

  • Thanks so much Jane. I am going to try to go for a walk every 2 days or so. It will be good for mental and physical health.xxx love Sonia xxx

  • Sonia, maybe when you're both ready, you and Pat could take some strolls if possible.

    I know how hard it is to get out again as I had the same with OH. He was discharged in mid January so it was very cold and the shops are a good mile away from home, so I ended up going by myself mostly. Once the weather picked up I practically forced him to move, even if it was just a walk round the block. It was different for him though, as he always had me with him to urge him on. It's taken forever but he now goes in the paper shop and the bookies by himself. I've made sure they know his disability and that makes it easier. I'm always lurking close by.

    Just try to move around hon, even if it's a few laps of the garden. You're a winner and can do it my lovely xxx

  • Well done to OH. I know how hard it is to start going out again after a stay in hospital or you have been house bound for weeks. You have been very patient with him. So all the credit goes to you.xxx

  • Aw Sonia, I can't take all the credit as he was in hospital for months and had become institutionalised, plus his confidence was at rock bottom and depression had got a stranglehold on him. It took ages to talk him round before he'd attempt anything. No wonder my hair was falling out! Lol.

    Anyway hon, you've got lots of support here as we think the world of you. You're our Queen bee Bee xxx

  • Thank you Gill. I was only in hospital for 9 days and I found it difficult coming out. Thanks for all the support I get on here.xxx

  • Sonia, I still think you should have been kept in hospital for the full fortnight, but that's just my opinion hon. I'm too outspoken.

    Always here for you lovely, but I really hope Dingg's doing as well as possible as I think about her often. If you look in Dinggy, love ya sweetheart xxx

  • So do I Gill. They discharged me too soon. It has taken me nearly 7 weeks just to start walking outside again.

  • It's not good enough hon, and I very much doubt you're on your own with too early discharges as it doesn't work for everyone.

    OH's watching the rugby and it's been like Mount Mucous with his eruptions. When he gets worked up, as in excitement that his team's winning, his lungs work overtime with mucous excretions and he's already gone through 3 filters! Nowt's easy but we try and make the most of it, don't we lovey?

    I'm going to get the breakfast things prepared soon as it saves some faffing about in the morning, then it'll be TLC, so if I miss you I'll say night night now and sleep well Zzz hugs and love to you sweetheart xxx