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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  • Hello Jamie

    if you private message me (my message box is open) I will get back to you later with more details. Once I have a message from you I can reply.

    It’s half term and I am out and about with the grand kids at present.

    Kind regards- Brian.

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  • I'm sure you'd enjoy the role Jamie, and will be very good at it.

    All the best,

    Derek.

    Made in 1956. Tested to destruction.

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  • Thank you. It seems like a good and rewarding role. So just messaged Brian to say hi but my messages are open for anyone too :) 

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  • And a big thumbs up from me to both Gill and Jamie for your replies and support. I find both your comments really helpful to me at my start of this unwanted journey. Just reluctantly cancelled walking holidays for this summer that I'll not now be able to do, but hopefully will still be able to get out and walk locally. I find walking helps keep things in perspective and reduces stress.

  • Thank you Sarah, I'll look at that xx

  • Hi Homebird Hugging That's great news that you're going to get out and about, and not only will walking clear your mind, it'll also keep you fit and ready for your treatment.

    It's so good to hear that you're in a better place now sweetheart. Keep going, we're right behind you! Big hugs xxx

  • Hello. 
    Yeah, I got home last night. So glad it’s over, and it all went well. Glad that I have brightened your day. xx

  • You are very welcome. I am so glad that I have brightened your day too. xx

  • I am being positive that by the summer you will be able to still go on that walking holiday. I had to cancel my dream holiday for June so really feel the pain and disappointment. I was going on my first ever cruise but advised not to travel with having immunotherapy. Gutted and I did cry alot :( 

    However, I have been advised to still have holidays in the UK for now and can plan it around my treatment schedule. All postive. It might not be abroad, but I am here, and its not about the place you visit as such its those we are with that makes the holiday more and sharing the relaxed time away. 

    I would still plan as if your going as this will give you a focus and something to aim for, and the summer is a few weeks away. I do  understand the worry you 'might' not be well to do long walks but you could do short ones and being with friends might be the medicine you need. Take time and think it over :) different scenic views and fresh air. Just a thought x

    I am so happy you have found Gill H and my comments useful. Its all a mind field but we are here every step, smile, skip, run and jump as you work through this path. x

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  • Thank You so much. x