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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  • Hi and welcome -I agree Eddie & GillH are brilliant - with there chat - me not so good -just a novice

    What colour stair carpet & at 76 you should be making lists - me being doing it for last ???????????? years 

    But most important is HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you xxxxxxxxxxxxx 

  • Thanks Jann. I think I'll replace the stair carpet with a similar colour (mid-brown). It saves me from having to make a decision on an alternative. The old one has lasted over 20 years. Can't grumble at that. Hugs to you. Ray x  

  • Aw thank you Ray. I've just totted up our combined ages - 143!!! Now that amount of candles would start a forest fire!

    I'm sure you'll have a lovely day with your daughter, and well done Junior for sorting out the lawns.

    I had a blip with this reply...it disappeared for a few minutes and then reappeared? I hope my phone's not on the blink. I'm a slave to my lists and it can be annoying, but I can't stop myself xxx

  • Hey Jann Wave thanks for your kind words hon, but you must stop beating yourself up about things. You've certainly done nothing to upset Eddie or me, so just keep posting and put the rest out of your mind. Did your relatives come to Mijas? Keep having a great time sweetheart xxx

  • I’ve been here 13 years now Kez and I love it here-I’d not want to move back to Scotland now-this is home.

    I hope you’ll be ok back at work-don’t push yourself too much. I’m amazed you’re doing it at all, but see how you go. 

    Sarah xx


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  • Not too sure if I'm using the correctly. Can't sleep. Just got a date for reconstructive surgery after a rare type of salivary gland cancer. I was left with severe scarring and unable to eat properly. Now I have a date for a 10 hour reconstructive op. Not sure I can handle it. 

  • An early happy birthday wish for you, Ray in case I fall asleep very shortly! Let’s hope the only events are happy ones tomorrow and no trips to A&E. 

    Sarah xx


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  • yes family arrived 6 hours ago its amazing 

    But don't understand the emails from Macmillan telling me about my comments

    Upset me a lot - told to do" Profile & "choose your words carefully "

    "some of your comments upset people on the Forum"

    I am struggling with these comments - I just wanted to be a friend &  I am scared at   the moment

    Just feel I take one step forward & 2 steps back

    Just thought I found a Forum who could help - now I don't know what to do

  • Aw Jann. I'm unaware of anything you've said that may have upset others, and I'm sure Eddie will be equally puzzled. Tell you what hon, now your family has joined you, why not take a little break for a day or so and enjoy their company. That will give you a chance to take your mind away from anything that's causing you distress. When you come back you'll be in a better frame of mind and can continue to post. We'll be here for when you do. Big hugs and start relaxing, as Mike and yourself need this holiday. Love to you both xxx

  • Hi Helen, and good evening to you my friend, I imagine it's been a long tough day for you all today, but oh dear m, the fireworks, you don't need them, I do hope they've stopped so everyone can get some sleep, and I'm sorry all FiL cancer couldn't be removed, but hopefully most of it was, let's hope some rest will have him feeling better soon.

    I've not had chemo yet, but many of my friends, especially the girls, have had problems with their nails, I would be happy to ask them what they did to help treat them, though I'm sure someone will reply.

    Eddie xx