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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 Shimmers ️
All OK here after a morning of spills and incorrectly cooked eggs.
Just rounded off TLC and waiting for the hammys to clock on xxx
Amazing work
Anything edible, like the boxed flowery things?
I really love craftwork xxx
Ooh apologies, dozed off! Sorry, the flowery things are plaster of Paris so best not to nibble
Yeah sounds like a fun morning!
I only dozed off when it was time to get up so started late but got to wellness cafe for the poppy stuff.
Then mastiff pal picked me up and went for food and a catch up natter. Then back to hers to see the latest wallpapering and attempt a few crosswords.
Cheers
As it's gone two I am hoping everyone is asleep or had a better offer.
Nyt sweet dreams
Morning all
I slept better last night and didn't cough as much. No plans today but this evening we're going to Thora's school firework display. I hope the weather's kind to us.
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