Awake and up all night

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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 Sonia Relaxed️ 

    Poor you hon, turn over and find something else to watch when they come on. Or go in the kitchen and make a brew.

    That CRUK ad, where a Head and Neck patient wearing a mask for RT sets OH off and sometimes makes him cry. Then I have to hurriedly start yapping gibberish to get his mind off it.

    They should come with a warning - they put them on for everything else so why not traumatised cancer patients?

    Anyway my lovely, how are you doing tonight? Swerving the door knockers should have been a welcome relief xxx Hugging 

  • Aw lovey. When is it and will Prince be taking you?

    Try not to dwell on it hon, even though I know how difficult that is. One day at a time is a really good way to get there as the days seem to fly. Hugs sweetheart Hugging xxx

  • Escaping from the fireworks.

  • Thank you Gill. The scan is tomorrow. I didn't think they would do them on a Sunday. Prince is taking me hospital about 20 minutes away. 

  • And back in before 9:15 ! I am soooo rock n role Joy

    Hmmm I sometimes think the warnings for stuff can themselves be triggering. I suppose once images etc appear it is even more so.

    Kettle on it is absolutely freezing outdoors!

    Cheers

  • No, I didn't think they'd do scans for outpatients at weekends either. I suppose a good thing is you'll have less time for the jitters and good lad Prince, for taking his lovely mum.

    Pippin should make you feel better Relieved xxx️ 

  • Our lovely Pippin, the cat that cheers  Heart️ xxx

  • Ah thanks Gill. I have bought him some chocolates. His favourite after eight mints. I treated myself as well. Lovely to see the gorgeous pippin.xxx

  • Weather app says it's 7 degrees but I reckon that's being generous

    Two trick or treaters knocked but I was so surprised I said, 'Sorry I don't have any bits'. They politely accepted this and moved on. 

    Afterwards I thought, I did actually have bits and I am sure money would have been welcome but as we left for gig there was a seated on the ground meeting of t or t folk ... so perhaps best not to have identified as a good door to knock Grin

    Cheers

  • Evening Shimmers Relaxed️ 

    No dirty stop out for you tonight then. Was it good? 

    Get warmed up hon, and rest your foot if you've been boogying on down xxx