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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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Well take advantage of only being on stand by rather than active duty and get some sleep.
Not sure bout tomorrow yet.. but somehow it's almost club bingo day again.
Nyt sweet dreams
Club bingo comes round at an alarming rate!
Aye, I'm struggling a bit so night night Shimmer and Julie, and hope today will be kind to you both. Big hugs sweeties xxx
Julie2468 going to say nyt to you too hun. Hope you find a comfy position and manage to sleep.
Take care,.nyt
Evening everyone. I thought I would try and walk down to the corner shop. Couldn't make it half way there 2 weeks ago. I made it !! So proud of myself. I was going to ask my son to get my weekly tv magazine but then I thought why not try.
Well done.
H
even if it's a few laps of the garden.
After my op I hung the washing out one item at a time so I walked up and down the garden several times. Small steps, it all helps. I was having daily dressing changes and Alan was driving me at first but as the weeks went on I was walking further each day and eventually walked to the surgery and back with a coffee stop on the way home
H
Morning all
I've been downstairs for an hour, had a cuppa and now watching last night's Easties.
We had Thora and Remy for the day yesterday and I was shattered and in bed by 8pm , after half a bottle of wine
The last B12 jab went well and I'll be having one quarterly from now on.
I'll be packing the motorhome today and tomorrow ready for our next road trip on Monday.
I hope you're all getting some sleep.
H
Morning Helen
Well it could have been a combo of the kids, a hectic week of jabs, and wine or likely excitement at the thought of your hol to get you in bed at that time, but you were up before the lark! Take this badge
and wear it with pride. Not in France mind, as the MH will need rest too, after eating up miles of les routes.
Here's hoping you'll get great weather in France and plenty of delicious grub to keep your engines stoked - 2 more sleeps to go. xxx
PS how good were you during your recovery after surgery? Strong Scouse stuff xxx
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