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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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The new it thing to do stay in stay warm soon be out and about .i lost my hair last week so trying to get used to i i don't do hats don't won't a wig just got some light beanies my daughter is boff to Edinburgh on on Friday weather permitting goes around this time ever year with the dogs she has two Jake's
Aw sorry about your hair sweetheart. When my mam lost hers she got a couple of wigs for when she went out, but wore those turban things indoors. She was a bit too old for beanies
Fingers crossed your lass gets up to Edinburgh, as it's a lovely city and no doubt the dogs will enjoy it too. I've been checking the weather constantly these last few days, so now we're into Thursday I'm going to have another look. I'm doing my own head in! Whatever you get up to today, take care and wear a beanie, as the last thing you need is to catch a cold. OH is still trying to shake off one that's lingered for weeks, keeping me constantly on alert. What fun we have - not! Sending hugs xxx
Sorry to hear about the side effects from the chemo. You seem very brave about it. A light beanie sounds like a good idea (specially in this weather). Saw some turban things with a knot that were in nice fabrics (like what some ladies wear to take their makeup off). Anyhow, don’t fret too much although I know it must be hard. I would have cried buckets, My friends say it grows back (sometimes curly, lol).
Hi Brighthing. Can't you sleep either? If Lynne's sensible she'll be asleep by now, but might appreciate what your friends said about hair growing back with a different texture. I knew a lady who's hair grew back a totally different colour and she was thrilled.
Anyway sweetheart, I hope you're doing ok. Big hugs xxx
Hi Lynne, sorry to hear you have lost your hair ️ I bet you rock those beanies though xxx
Take care lovely
Hugs Lesley
Hi night owls
Just thought I'd put this out there
Second week of chemoradiotherapy - 3 to go , and feeling positive ticking each one off .
My clothes choices. (I really must be having trouble sleeping) I usually enjoy making an outfit a little quirky, clashing or layering, whatever. Anyway since treatments started, its like a uniform, a very comfy one....
Long top - loose
Leggings - easy to get off pre radiotherapy
Bridget Jones style knickers - as above
The said knickers are so comfy - never tried them before , bought 2 x 5 pack from m&s .
I think going forward these might be my go to's instead of my matching bra and knickers sets
I hope i havnt offended anyone
Hope everyone is ok xx
Hugs Lesley
Good early morning fellow night owl xxx
Loving your style and always go for comfort, regardless what others may think. I've been joking with some good friends on another platform about the giant knickers my ancient MiL got me for Christmas. I'm not that huge! Anyway, I couldn't wear them as although I could probably hang glide in their vast expanse, the leg holes are minute and only allowed me to pull them up to mid-shin. So they've been shoved in a drawer, and I wear boxers as they're really comfy.
I've been trying to get some zeds in for about three hours and it's not working, so hoping you'll be more successful Lesley but best wishes with your ongoing treatment, and keep giving us your entertaining updates as they're great. Big hugs in your big girl pants xxx
Fancy, mine are boring white. I suppose I could turn them into snowmen
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Hi Lynne
I lost my hair while on chemo. I got some hats from Annabandana and my lovely friend bought me the wig I'm wearing in my avatar pic as my daughter was getting married while I was hairless.
It grew back straight and very soft, like baby hair.
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