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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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Oh wow…. Good luck with that….i’m sure it does feel strange and very hard on your own.
have you got someone who can be there with you?
Thank you.My sister will try to be there if her car is fixed.My partner John is hoping to come over too.
Oh good…. So stressful, particularly with only 2 weeks
Hope all goes well xx I feel talking about worries and concerns does help, and I hope this is true for you too. Lots of good listeners on here x take care x
Thank you Bee… yes posting that and having responses has helped me relax a bit…. And I’m now able to try to go to sleep
Morning Rosedee.
Sending you best wishes for today and hoping it all goes smoothly. Big hugs sweetheart xxx
Good luck today I hope it goes well.
Linda xxx
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