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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 Sonia
Great to hear it's all going well so far sweetie, and you're now into week 2 and almost halfway there. Are you feeling more tired than usual yet hon?
All ok here, and I know I'm getting too far ahead just yet, but I'm having a ball checking out new furniture and stuff. It's good to have a project and I'm urging OH on too - that's a job in itself!
We're going to watch part 4 of a drama series at 9pm before TLC. Hope you're settled and relaxed for the evening now hon xxx
That's the plan Sonia, except for the recliner chair as that's still quite new. As I'm planning on downsizing I'm looking at furniture with built-in storage so won't need a load of drawers, etc.
You make sure to get yourself off to bed when you're ready and have a sound sleep
Love and hugs cherub xxx
Yes, I've been looking at beds with storage too, and a sofa bed with the same.
I might have to go to IKEA on my tod as OH hates the place! A lot of men seem to be that way out as last time we went there was a lot of grumbling and miserable faces going on with other blokes.
Good job I don't mind solo shopping expeditions xxx
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