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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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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.
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?
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
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
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
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