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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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I defo mumble to myself when out - at home (I live alone like you ray) I don’t mumble - loud and clear….. I’m thinking I’ll have to develop 2 distinct voices when I start my two way chats.
Invisible is so true…I’m happy to be a batty old woman (ageing disgracefully)…but it does worry that people reading my medical files just see me as an old woman and that that may effect their treatment decisions about me.
I’m glad your first cycle is over and hope it’s a helpful consultation on Monday.
if only our minds had an on/off switch….and I’ve always thought we should have been made with inset zips for easy surgical access!
Good you’re eating healthily (treats also important!). I hope you’re able get the rest your body needs.
i’m doing ok thanks. I’ve just got confirmation letter through for admission on 22nd April (surgery 23rd) with my original surgeon…..
Hi Rose I doubt you're past your sell by date, but let's hope none of your doctors are big fans of Logan's Run, otherwise you could be in peril.
When I have conversations with myself, I/we don't shout but there's always plenty of friction through ground teeth. If I started shouting they'd hear me in the next town, as I've got a very loud bellow - I sometimes scare myself but that's probably my softer sided entity that gets the breeze up. This carry on never comes into play with everything - just when really stressed out. Bonkers really.
Rose, I realised I'd become invisible several years ago. I'd gone shopping, looking like Norah Batty, and no-one looked the side I was on. A blessing really, as it saves trying to get dolled up just to go to the shops. I must admit to missing the wolf whistles from long ago xxx
That's not too long to wait Rose. Hope it goes well.
It's just a matter of taking it all a day at a time. Often easier said than done but that's what I aim for.
Julie xxx
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