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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  • Just do what you can manage Sarah, and certainly don't overdo things. What a kind friend, to offer lifts to the hospital, so take her up on that.

    Resist the urge to have a crack at your father-in-law, for now, but insist your stepson helps get some supplies in for yourself. Here's an idea, when he drops you off and sees you safely inside, demand the car keys and tell him to leave the car at yours. Give them a taste back! I'm seriously annoyed on your behalf.

    Make sure you eat something, as it sounds like you've got quite a lot before you and you'll need your strength. Don't worry about upsetting the mood here, as the folk are only concerned for your well being - you've helped many of us and we'll repay in kind as much as possible.

    Stay strong Sarah, and get through today first - tackle any worries as and when lovely xxxx

  • Nice you had a lovely day bet you were ready for bed . when you got home  . just pottering about today  myself today sending lots of hugs 

  • I watched Strictly when we got to sit down, then the Bake Off (I missed 10 minutes when I fell asleep Rofl).

    Enjoy your pottering day.

  • Had a quiet day but enjoyed it .hope you had a good one and enjoy today don't overdo things.sendinghugs 

  • Aw thanks Lynne, and I hope your day went well too. Unlike poor Sarah's. I was in a very similar situation this time last year, complete with a set of self-centred in-laws, so get how worried and angry she must be. Let's hope she gets better news today. Hugs back lovely xxx

  • I will do Gill-I hate asking for help and I’m so used to saying I’m fine, I can manage, that not many people know any different. My own fault. 

    If I keep the car keys he’ll be stuck here!Joy He needs it to get to work so I’ll let this go for the moment as he’ll be back on nights on Monday, but things are going to be changing, I’m going to make sure of that. He needs to focus on getting a new car and stop having everything done for him-he’s 32, not a young lad! 

    I’m not hungry really…just living on coffee and pills but I know that’s not good for me. However, I can’t manage to cook as I can’t stand up to do it, but I could maybe get some ready meals to put in the microwave-that will send my diabetes crazy no doubt but I’ll have to eat something at some point. 

    I’ll just take one thing at a time-good advice that I often give to others so I need to listen to it myself! I’m just so anxious and sad right now. 

    Sarah xx


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  • Oh Sarah that’s is absolutely horrible your in laws should be ashamed of themselves. I really hope you manage to get to see your other half today. Sending hugs

    Linda xxx

  • Hope things improve for you today . sending hugs 

  • Thank you Linda-I’ll get a lift over at dinner time so can finally see things for myself.

    Sarah xx


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