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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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Morning Julie
I'm hoping that's an option for Dingg, lovely.
OH was in two different hospitals through October to the following January and we didn't have broadband then. I've put that right now, just in case.
I hope you managed to sleep last night hon xxx
I know you'll take the best advice Helen.
When my mam suffered a devastating stroke, my brother, sister and me accepted nothing could be done for her but were in a lousy predicament. We agreed to DNR, but went in every day to make sure she got liquids and any food she could take. It was a horrible time that I wouldn't have wished on anyone, but she did pass really peacefully and I was lucky to have been with her throughout. I hope Dad will get the best care possible, and not suffer.
How did your sister go on yesterday? xxx
How did your sister go on yesterday?
With Thora & Remy? She had a wonderful time with them and they took to her quickly considering they've not seen her since last July.
I managed to speak to her husband about her memory and far from ignoring it as my other sister thought, he's quite worried. He has asked her to see their GP about it but she's refused. He said they are now pretty much living on ready meals, he's working out their weekly menu before they go shopping and he said that she'd forgotten that they were coming here for a visit. This was all discussed with Ashleigh (GP) who said there are meds and other resources that can help but she needs to see her doctor
He has been looking at property down here as they have no one in Yorkshire. They are in the very lucky position to be able to buy and sell their house later if they do decide to move.
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