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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 always support you hon, and I personally think you're one of the bravest people I've ever come across. But of course that doesn't stop you feeling scared and anxious, so let the tears out lovey as it's a great release. You're not being soft - at all.
Great idea to fill up on hospital tea as the sound of the approaching rattling trolley is soothing in itself. Oh, and the tea ladies are wonderful. They must all go on the human kindness course most consultants turn their noses up at!
Take your own advice Julie, and stick to your one day at a time mantra - it really is the way forward.
Hope you manage some restful sleep tonight sweetheart, as it'll be a long one tomorrow. Just tomorrow mind, as you're not allowed to think further than that. 
You've got this my love xxx
At least £160 for all the chuffing stress!! 
Hi Hun. Not sure if you are still around but welcome from me too.
You are in a very stressful situation and understandably struggling. You probably feel you have to be strong for your boys and don't want to tussle with hubby and are bottling up so many feelings and fears.
It's good that you have found us as this is a safe place to chat about absolutely anything. There are experts on the Support line and the fabulous folk right here who share insights from our cancer experiences and those of our loved ones.
This bit of the forum is for people who find themselves awake at silly o clock but we are around in daylight too. Chat can be light hearted but we also understand that smiles may be very hard for you right now.
Well done on reaching out. Sending hugs 
I did say down payment 
Would you like like the rest as a lump sum or a weekly stipend? 
Evening my common mate 
Shims, I suppose I could act posh if I was that way out but don't as I neither look or sound it. Hey, I've had some great chat with locals over the last couple of days and yapped till the cows came home.
Strangers probably thought 'Ey up. That old lass looks as rough as a badger's arse, we'll go and see if she's up for a bit craic, like.' Yes, always and when they find out I use the open air as a litter tray they'll be more impressed with that than learning I've just spent a couple of days in The Overlook Hotel.
Now then Shimmer, how did you do at club bingo today? Any prizes? xxx
I'll take the lump sum thanks!!
And make it a BIG one! They should pay through their noses after faffing you about and I reckon a cool £5000 should just about cover it xxx
