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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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Morning Deb!
I was just complaining to Sarah about the magnesium as it's odd we've both got the same symptoms? We'll see.
I was up early and the first thought was for our Nige - I'm proper hoping he's going to be ok. Everything tightly crossed for him.
Hope Jon and yourself are doing well today? H isn't too bad and I've been bolstering him to the max! He's likely thinking 'who is this strange woman?' but it's part of my new regime to stop being such a miserable sod. It's working so far...
Love to you both,
Gill xx
Hiya Gill, yes first thing I thought of this morning was Nige. I am so hoping that things turn out well for them both,
I’m happy to hear that H is feeling slightly better, bless you …. I doubt you’re a miserable sod at all. It’s an unbelievably hard journey and you are doing a fab job. You’re lucky you’ve got each other … as are Jon and I … and of course Nigel and Elise.
im sure other people on here have loving support and let’s face it, it’s soooo needed.
The fog is gradually lifting … no magnesium for me tonight !!
Hugs (cwtcth in Welsh) to you both.
Debs x
100% agreed Deb. When H was undergoing RT, we'd often see the same folk having treatment over the weeks. It was fairly obvious some of them must have been on their own and I felt really sorry for them if that was the case. Such is life.
Yep, I'm giving the magnesium a swerve too and see how it pans out. I'm going to have a delve and if it gets the all clear, I'll give it another whirl.
My mam was Austrian and I'd like to say 'hugs' to you in the lingo but I only have a sketchy grasp and hugs didn't feature.
See you over on SBG's thread later? We may hear some good news about our Nige. Please.
Take care both of you,
Gill xx
Hi Annette.
It was only halfway through my reply to Steve that I twigged he was having me on. He's a cheeky beggar! Lol!
This morning I pegged out, smugly congratulating myself I'd done it early and the wind would dry it in no time. Later, gawping at Tipping Point, Imy eyes slid towards the window and I was puzzled that I could see the trees blowing but not the washing. I went out to investigate and it was on the deck - the line had snapped!
Now the old me would have gone nuts, my 'work' being trashed by a frayed washing line, but no. I calmly gathered it up and put it back in the washer, telling myself to buy another washing line. The End.
A mundane little tale but I'm sticking to your quote - it's working...
Love Gill xx
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