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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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She's brought a new sense of humour, I like her.
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Hello. Awe you've made me all mushy
How's your day going?
Went to wellness cafe with Stressy. He handed over his statement for the piece he is completing for an exhibition.Our busy arty pal has started two weekly sessions there. She is of the Millibob approach to life
Bit of shopping and now off to Stressy's where Parkinson's pal, their dog and the actual owner of the contentious scooter are joining us for tea.
Cheers
Oooooh calamitous how? What and who is involved? Recoverable? Bandages?
Cheers
So what's tomorrows plan?
Keep up the good work and you may qualify for a
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So what's tomorrows plan?
We're going to IKEA, leaving them to their own devices for a few hours.
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