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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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Thank you off to dentist in morning to see what they can do to help me. Everything seems to go wrong when yiy dont need it too doesnt it.
Yes gp was lovely made me cry as i was explaining my situation to her, I get very emotional. My GPs have been very supportive during all of this i cant fault them.
I will definately let you know what sort of night we have big hugs sent to you too hun. Sweet dreams xxx
Good luck at the dentist hon and hoping your run of bad luck ends now, as it's always one thing on top of another.
Aw, I'm glad you've got caring GPs hon, much better than getting locums that don't know you.
You try for a good sleep my lovely and I'll get back to my flipping chores grrrrr
Sweet dreams for you when you settle down sweetheart xxx
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