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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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We'll be on alert Helen.
Many years ago we got dive-bombed by a pack of gulls in New Brighton and they were vicious. Absolutely huge when in your face and they meant business - I ended up throwing my chips on the floor to get them off my case and trying to shield the kids from the onslaught.
If the gulls start it'll be chips down and scarper! xxx
Crikey! I'll tell you what's a bad experience, Julie.
Not Brighton but Bridlington on this occasion. I was standing looking at goods on a stall when suddenly my head jerked forward with the force of a hammer blow. Yep, I'd been dumped on from a low height and the gunk went everywhere, even in my mouth as I was spitting that, and sand, for the longest time till I got a bottle of water to swill the ghastly concoction out. Getting my clothes cleaned up was another matter.
It is NOT lucky to get bird muck on you, no matter what the old wives say. I still love to hear gulls crying.
Enjoy having your visitors today hon xxx
Good afternoon Mrsmilo, and a warm welcome to our group
Oh dear, I'm not surprised you're fed up with all that going on hon, but is there a reason behind the panicky feelings, like a recent diagnosis or waiting for results? Those alone are enough to wake anyone from sleeping, so I'm hoping you've told someone who may be treating you medically.
Please come back and give a few more details, as we may be able to give you tips that could help.
Sending you hugs xxx
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