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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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Had awful heartburn last night which is still there but not quite so bad. Took ages to get some Gaviscon as the had to wait for the doctor to prescribe. When it came, it felt like a small spoon...think I needed half a bottle!! Managed to get some more begire dropping off but had to sleep propped up!
Bit of a mystery...one if my Simba pillows has gone missing!! I had 2 and a hospital pillows but now there's only one! You can't lose anything in this room as it's not big enough so it's a real mystery! Night nurse has looked for it but it's not on the ward apparently!! xxx
Hopefully, the early risers will join for a chat soon Julie. Wishing you a more comfortable day with nice nurses and doctors to chat to - and ask them all about the pillow. Other wards and offices need to be searched, not to forget the tea trolly lady . xxx
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