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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  • They did get it right. My fur babies are my world bless em. I just thought how strange Elijah stopped stress grooming once I got back home from surgery and currently sleeping right next to me in bed as I am having a lazy morning here. But getting up soon as need to get my fitness up ready to return to work in March so going for walks and back driving in couple of days too. When they said major surgery...I will admit they didnt lie about it haha 

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  • Good for you my lovely. Aye, major surgery takes a major toll, and my OH needs to knuckle down big style to get some mobility back. I'm going to show him your post - maybe it will give him the incentive to get cracking!

    Loving the image of Elijah protecting his dad. Ahhhh xxx

  • It sure does. But time to get mlre walking in and get active. I was up and about the next day following surgery walking around the itu. It was painful but I knew I wanted to get home quickly. Tell him the sooner he moves the better the recovery and healing hehe 

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  • When my mum was dying of bowel cancer her cat used to lie on the bed with her, only leaving to nip out for a comfort break. 

  • Hi all

    I'm full of cold and I had a dreadful night. I'm dosing myself with paracetamol. 

    I'm well enough to be sorting threads for my next cross stitch project though Blush

  • They are so knowing and how comforting for your mum. Sorry to hear about your loss too xx 

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  • Oh I miss my darling giant cat who weighed 10 kilos and  refused to go to vets 

  • 10 kg......not like you would not notice him sitting on your lap haha x

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  • Aw, poor you Helen Disappointed it's been one thing after another, but you need to get back on form for next month. Keep up the fluids and get plenty of relaxing time in.

    A photo would be nice when you've finished your cross stitching project.

    Get well soon sweetheart xxx

  • Yes blocked tv viewing and insisted on head butts 

    loved him with all my crazy heart