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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 Daisy, and thank you, Kez, Amanda and Helen for your good wishes.
I'm counting no chickens yet though, as I've done some extensive research about the RRA initiative that was launched by the government in May. It's basically to give added protection to renters but has made landlords far more stringent as a result. Therefore we may not fulfill the criteria regardless of our bank accounts - it's all down to incoming funds which we may not meet.
Anyway, we've signed nothing yet so won't be left high and dry.It put a bit of a downer on my mood...I lie, I was fuming but chilled now as OH made me a cuppa! I didn't realise he knew what that shiny thing in the kitchen, that bubbles away, even was! Wonders will never cease.
Never mind this grumpy old crab I'm hoping you're doing ok sweetheart, and cuddling adorable Chien. Sending hugs
xxx
Helloooo back.
Yes, me but seriously considering making a pile of toast as I got a Mega Thick loaf of Warbies sending eat me vibes out...
Oooh ssshhh hope you enjoyed your munch and went back to sleep.
Apologies but I clearly crashed n burned!.
How was your trip to Leeds and OH's dental appointment? Yawwwwn ok will try for another snooze
Cheers
Hope you are sleeping now. Apologies no one was around when you popped in earlier.
I caught up with story and am wondering whether sleep is usually an issue or you have new concerns?
Does your bladder mean you are frequently woken overnight or can you usually sleep through?
Pop back and let us know how you are doing.
Ok going to try for a snooze as night before had no sleep at all.
Take care
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