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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 Sophsea. From earlier posts I gather that you live by the sea on the South coast. In 1961 me, my mum and my younger brother had to find non-RAF accommodation because Dad had volunteered for a 12 months unaccompanied posting at RAF Gan in the Indian Ocean. Something to do with absence makes the heart grow fonder according to my mum's sister. Mum had a wonderful Uncle who was sub editor of the Portsmouth Evening News who lived in a large guest house owned by his partner in Brading Avenue, Southsea. There was a large spare room which became home for a few weeks before Mum found a nice terraced rental in Eastfield Road where we stayed for the remainder of the 12 months. I was only 12. The school was within walking distance, as was the sea. A winter time activity practiced by local kids was to study the waves which were smashing against the sea wall, then run down one set of steps and up the next set before the wave consumed all. There were no casualties during my time there but I could not be persuaded to engage in such madness. In lunchtimes we often dug the pebbles against the sea wall in calmer weather to find coins that had dropped out of people's pockets. It funded a trip to the chipshop on alternate days. Memories 
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Evening Kez, and hugs gratefully received 
Today has been better thanks hon, as yesterday I morphed into Hurricane Lunatic with a slight overspill this morning! Calmer waters now rule the waves...till the next thing crops up. I'm afraid unpleasant news brings out the monsters inside and they're all very angry and loud. Calming meditation might exorcise my temper if I had more time 
OH's team got off lightly!
Hopefully you're not a raging nut job Kez, and a peaceful night should be in order. Hugs and love 
️ sweetheart xxx
Evening Ray 
That year spent on the south coast must have been idyllic, apart from the absence of your dad. Familiarity can sometimes breed contempt, as I experienced yesterday 
Anyway, I would definitely have done the wave challenge as I was a right thrill seeker in my misspent teenage years. I'm glad you bottled it Ray, else we might not have your genteel presence here.
A toast 
xxx
Thank you. 
Shimmers, you've brought out my sympathetic side in spades. Here, have these 
on me.
Seriously hon, I hope you feel a lot better soon. I did know that certain creams/emolients can cause fire hazards if you get too close to heaters and such, so for crying out loud be careful!
Still labouring with the new phone but I'll be back after TLC if anyone's still about. Oh, when OH was eye leaking at yesterday's appointment I asked just how long the waiting list for counselling was. "It's a long one, at least 5 months." I politely replied, through clenched teeth, that we've been waiting almost 6!!!!
You take it easy Shims, and grab a torch next dog walk. Soothing hugs being sent post haste xxx
Good to see you back Gill 
Don't bust a gut replying as you've had a tough day.
Sending more hugs across the water xxx
