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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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Did you and your grandad share a good relationship when he was alive? It's been said that spirits like to rekindle associations with others whose company they've enjoyed. I think I'd find it comforting if I was visited by a loved one. Or maybe not, as I might freak out!
I'm really sorry to hear that my friend, and I hope you're in a good place now. I joined Macmillan on the day my OH was discharged from hospital after three and a half months in there. I suppose I was a bit lost back then, but I've made some fantastic new friends. I've never met any of them in person but we can chat so freely I feel like I've known them for ages. Is that something you'd like to happen?
That's fabulous to know about your friends and thank you for sharing. This thread can jump all over the place and we chat about anything, although we do support those who need a shoulder from time to time. The specific cancer forums provide extra support from those either going through treatment or recovery. And those that have recovered of course. I hope you continue to post here as well, as this thread is very busy all day long. I've enjoyed our chat immensely and I'm sure those reading will have too. xxx
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