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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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Hi there Hmmmm.how come yet again you as the patient are being the proactive one?
Yes, I know GPs are busy but remember the good old days, or maybe it's my age, but the doc you saw often may well have seen your parents too, so had a definite picture of your overall and long term health.
Anyway how are you feeling?
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Did you get the bed and everything sorted hon? xxx
The resilience of folk continues to amaze me ... hugs to all those jumping through hoops even when they keep being moved or even hidden!
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Well I ordered him a sheet so will wait n see what it's like. Not seen him to ask how he slept in the bed as Wednesdays he goes to visit partner in care home in next city.
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How has your day been? How's OH now back home?
Today out for Greek food with pals then Party in Box pal joined us after work for a game of killer pool. His birthday is actually Sunday but today was the best get together day.
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Well done on getting so far with it, and talking of hoop jumpers you do more than your share by looking after your pack. They'd be in a right tangle if you weren't looking out for them.
Is it a paid job or goodness of heart? Or both? xxx
'morning Shimmers, I'm ok with being a patient patient because I've survived 8 years since being almost nibbled to death by this cancer thing in 2017/18. There are many, in fact far too many for the NHS to adequately handle, patients in far greater need than me. I'm feeling ok, thanks, having demolished a currant scone and two slices of Madeira sponge in the last hour.
I hope you are feeling well, together with those who you help to navigate through the complexities of life let alone health. XXX
They are just people I have known for years,.some longer than others. I get involved as they don't have family around to sort stuff.. or because they're blokes and therefore think stuff like king-size bedding will work on a profile bed
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