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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  • Must be late 80s if not older.

  • Know that situation quite well as OH was misdiagnosed for months allowing the cancer to spread.

  • Thank you Gill. Glad your team won. I must be your lucky charm.xxx

  • Afternoon all 

    It's 35° here in the Loire region, Alan and I are hiding in the shade. I had a bad night with my stupid guts but then managed to settle down until 8am.

    Today's pics

    • A lovely cold Normandy cider.

    H

  • That’s awful.I dodged the health centre altogether on diagnosis and did everything via the hospital as I was already under cancer surveillance there.I can’t fault them.

  • Evening Sonia Sparkles Sparkles 

    You're definitely our lucky charm Four leaf clover and it's a pity we don't play the lottery any more, else I'd be pestering for some Salford vibes.

    Ooh I watched a bit of Four in a Bed at the weekend and one, very posh, B and B was in Lytham St Anne's. What an absolutely gorgeous place with a great beach too. Sonia, treat yourself to a lottery ticket, let your magic soak into it and you could buy a beach side Appartment, with balcony overlooking the sea, and live in luxury there.

    I tend to live in cloud cuckoo land for much of the time Blush hugs sweetie xxx

  • Beautiful Helen, and just look at the colour of the sky Blue heart Blue heartBlue heart

    Fingers crossed your bad guts get well soon hon xxx

  • Unfortunately the site's clunks go into overdrive in the wee small hours.

    Glad your neighbour has support. 

    Why would a GP doubt so off handedly  and without triple checking a cancer diagnosis? Scream

    Good luck with a new GP!

    Cheers

  • Evening Wave 

    Got to craft earlier and even did a bit of crochet. Back still grumbling so this afternoon lay on floor and actually nodded off!!

    No word from dental services so will have to chase up tomorrow. Hope I haven't been waiting for a referral that isn't happening.

    Have got a breast screening appointment. I know, a high octane existence Joy

    Cheers