Awake and up all night

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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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  • Evening everyone. I had my mask fitted today. Not as bad as I thought it would be and a ct scan done. I was there from 2 pm to 5 pm. I felt sorry for my son who was waiting for me for 3 hours bless him.xxx

  • Thanks Sonia. What's keeping me going is thinking about it a day at a time and knowing I can post each day's achievements (however small) on here and you guys support me.

    OH is amazing of course (a rock) but there's always the feeling with family that you want to come over as holding it together. I do worry about OH. He's very emotionally resilient, always has been but he must have his limits. It's been tough for him this last month.

    Today, he found out a colleague/friend sadly passed away last night. His friend had previously had treatment for blood clots, called for an ambulance as he didn't feel well but by the time they'd got there, he'd gone. 68, past retirement but hadn't retired, didn't want to. Loved wine and cheese and had had a full life. Still, too young xxx

  • You'll do it Julie as you're a strong and determined lass. Muscle

    I was wondering if you could bottle some of your power and post it up to Yorkshire as OH is in need of a boost? Pray

    Oh, and you're not alone in the padding dept. think I'd  comfortably handle a javelin in my tripes!

    You're doing a swell job sweetheart xxx

  • That's really sad news about your OH's friend, Julie. 68 is no age at all.

    Give your OH a hug from us sweetheart xxx Pray

  • Evening Sonia Sparkling heart

    Well done today sweetheart, and you deserve a trophy too Trophy for getting today done and dusted.

    I'm sure Prince doesn't mind the waiting hon, as he's looking after his precious mum.

    Hugs and love xxx

  • Well done Sonia. That sounds like a big achievement done and ticked off. One thing at a time! 

    Thank goodness for our families who are there for us. I bet he didn't mind at all. Just happy to help his mum Heart️ xxx

  • Evening Gill. Thank you so much for your reply. I must admit the mask fitting wasn't a good experience. I tried to think of nice things like what should I have for tea. The nurse was very kind. One nurse tried to fit a canula he wasn't successful so he got another nurse and she did it. I am relieved it is all over. Thank you for everyone support on this site. Sending big hugs to you Gill.xxx

  • Sounds like you've been very brave Sonia. Hope you have a very restful evening and you got all the nice things for tea that you were thinking about xxx

  • Oh well done though, and like Julie said, that's done now. It's a great idea to take things a day at a time - something I struggle with unfortunately.

    I remember when OH had his mask fitted and when I asked about it, all I got was a shrug of his shoulders. No wiser to this day.

    Good work today sweetheart xxx

  • Thank you Julie. You have had a big day as well. It takes alot to get through what we have to do. This site helps me alot. And all those kind nurses. I didn't think I was brave enough but I am glad I did it. Big hugs and love to you Julie.xxx