Awake and up all night

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Are you having trouble sleeping?

Sleep problems may be caused by how you’re feeling emotionally, or as part of the side effects for cancer treatment. If you find it hard to have a good sleep, you’re not alone. The Online Community is here to support you 24/7.

“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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Soc 2 months ago in reply to Kezdc16ad

I have got a nephew in Scotland he lives on the east coast near Fife. We have had heavy rain.xxx

Gill H 2 months ago in reply to excavator

Thanks very much Derek

I don't think I've ever been to Redcar, unless I was too young to remember? Anyroad, it'll be fish and chips ahoy once we get settled as my eldest knows which are the best ones - I'm not that bothered as long as they've got bits/scraps.

We had a half decent storm an hour or so back, with lovely pasty grey skies and regular rolls of thunder. I'm happy now

Enjoy the rest of your evening hon xxx

Gill H 2 months ago in reply to Kezdc16ad

Seriously Kez, I'm as excited as a kid waiting for Christmas, and you're spot on about it being a break from the same routine.

The euphoria won't affect my sleep as I barely do that anyway

Hugs and love sweetheart xxx

Julie2468 2 months ago in reply to excavator

Just read your details Excavator. You really were 'tested to destruction'!! Inspirational! Julie xxx

Julie2468 2 months ago in reply to Gill H

Have a great holiday Gill xxx

excavator 2 months ago in reply to Gill H

Sounds just like the one we got about half an hour back Gill, haven't seen rain like that in a while. Everything outside looks clean now.

Just chilling with a beer before a late tea. Enjoy the fish and chips, they always taste nicer at the seaside.

Made in 1956. Tested to destruction.

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Jeffrey 2 months ago

I have trouble sleeping I am due another biopsy and it's playing on my mind its an horrific thing to go through I am trying to push for a blood screening instead it's less intrusive

excavator 2 months ago in reply to Julie2468

Thank you for your kind words Julie, yes I've been round the block a few times but I'm still standing!

Derek.

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Gill H 2 months ago in reply to Julie2468

Thanks so much Julie, and I'm sure we will, avoiding any mishaps

I'm looking forward to the train journey loads as I love them. I've got Chattanooga Choo Choo as an ear worm now. Drat!

Hope you manage a restful sleep tonight my love xxx

Julie2468 2 months ago in reply to excavator

Well done you, you are a good example and give us hope! xxx