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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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Hi a belated welcome from me. Wow you've been through the mill already and are in the thick of it again.
Is there anyone around who is able to support you? Do you live near relatives?
Cheers
No not really I'm mostly on my own with my girls (cats)
Cheers Miss Tardy chomp!
That's better but what time do you call this?
I'll let you off but I wasn't on my tod as Linda came to the rescue. She's mint.
Yeh Shims, I am starting to nod a bit so could I leave Maria with yourself if she's still wanting to chat? Please
Maria hon, I'm whacked so night to you, Shimmers, Ray who's probably gone to bed and Linda the star from earlier on.
Nyt folks and hope you all manage some sleep xxx
Nyt. Sweet dreams and ssshhh another one to tuck under your pillow
Nyt
Grrrrr. Poxy where is my post?
It said nyt, sweet dreams and ssshhh have another to tuck under your pillow
Nyt
Hi . Currently the site has technical issues, particularly at night and for those accessing via mobile phone. It is being looked at. Apologies for delays and disappearing posts.
So you find it difficult to talk about your cancer ... do you have a named Nurse contact yet. Your diagnosis was ten days ago?
Cheers
Nyt have a lovely time with your daughter even if it's only hoover wrangling or duvet wrestling oooh you could probably sell tickets for that
Nyt
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