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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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Hi Kezdc16ad and welcome from me too! I’m glad you’ve found us, and this thread is pretty busy so there’s usually someone about to chat at all sorts of times of the day and night.
We all are in different situations with cancer or caring, and I really hope you’ll enjoy being with us-everyone is here to support each other and we’re a friendly bunch! Humour and positivity are very helpful too as you navigate this. Best advice I had and still give to others it to take things a day at a time, and try not to rush too far in your head. Take care, and take it easy.
Sarah xx
I’m a Scot too Kez-lived and worked in Edinburgh for a time too, but I’m now down in England and living just south of the Yorkshire border so I’m geographically close to both Gill and Eddie on here.
Sometimes when I was first diagnosed way back in 2018, if a day at a time was too much I’d take things an hour at a time. I found that helped me cope, and coping was my priority at the time. Resting up, watching tv, doing things to occupy my mind kept me from dwelling too much on my situation. I didn’t have this lot to chat too on here then, but I’m glad I do now!
Sarah xx
