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."
Community member, ‘Pancreatic cancer’ group

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  • Gill, apologies for the football!  I would have been over the moon with a draw, but to see how it ended...

    Leeds will definitely be safe this season.  All you need is to turn some of the draws into wins.

    When Leeds scored first I thought (well I won't say what I thought)... 

    Hope you and your OH have calmed down.  It reminded me of the games Newcastle used to play against Liverpool.

    Steve (SteveCam)

  • Morning Steve Blush and no apologies needed my friend, as it was a cracking game - apart from the ending for us! Oh, and I couldn't watch MOTD afterwards as it was still too raw and painful. Lol!

    Aye, it had a very 70s vibe about it for me too, apart from we didn't have a Brazilian keeper then, who enjoys punching rather than catching the ball! That ploy alone costs points. No matter, as long as the result doesn't start a downward slide I reckon we'll escape the drop this time. And I'm also rooting for you, as I'm sick of the same mobs bouncing up and down clutching the trophy! Double delight for you Steve, what with the Black Cats getting stuffed. I'll leave you with this...MOT Leeds till I die xxx

  • Thank you for your kind words.2more chemotherapy to go then i çan start to grow my hair back.how are you doing.hope your other half feels better soon , sending hugs 

  • Thank you Lynne, and good luck with your ongoing treatment - I'm sure you'll be pleased when the regrowth starts and no more hats!

    OH is ok my lovely, apart from his cold which does seem a little better today. We've got a very early appointment tomorrow for a PIP assessment, so I'll try to be sensible tonight and hopefully get some sleep.

    Take care hon, and sending you big hugs xxx

  • Thank you for your kind words they mean alot .2more chemotherapy to go then i can start to get my hair back . hope you are well keep warm . sending hugs 

  • Good luck tomorrow . hope all goes well.  .it's a worry . But will be over and done tomorrow...don't know about you but if i have appointments i don't seem to sleep at all the night before . Hope the weather is kind to you sending in on

  • Sending hugs that is ment to say 

  • Thanks my lovely, and yes, appointments are responsible for lost sleep - a flaming nuisance!

    Look after yourself doll xxx

  • Hello. 
    No problem. Yeah, it does. The joys of the ups and downs of treatment. 
    Positivity is a great way to deal with it. 
    xx

  • Hello. 
    I am so sorry that you have lost your hair. It is a shock when it happens. 
    The beanies are really good. 
    Sending hugs. xx