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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 Gill,
If I shaved my hair off it would rob me of the compulsion to pull my hair out when in pain. Apparently I was doing that in recovery after having my smashed wrist reassembled. Nurses refer to it as a distraction response, in other words they think I'm nuts.
My sticks have no names except I never refer to them as canes - brings back memories of an irate music teacher.
My Teddy bear has been mentioned before - he is as old as me (76) - does not have a name either. When I used to refer to him as 'Ted' it really wasn't short for Edward. My brother had a soft toy loosely modelled on a Yorkshire terrier. He called it Yorky. We were imaginative kids 
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Same here Julie - throw vertigo into the mix and I've had it. xxx
Maybe it would be good to use a stick for a bit to help with your balance. The last thing you need is a fall, particularly crossing the road.
you can get a good selection these days, including foldable ones that you can put in your bag when you don’t need it. I will take my green one into hospital with - not my special occasion silver and black one 
Can I join the not too imaginative club Ray? My ancient teddy bear is named Teddy, and the equally old panda is...Panda.
Us millennials must have been devoid of coming up with snappy monikers. Or just bone idle, which is a given in my case xxx
Objection m'lady 
. There is substantial proof in your writings that you are a very hard working, caring carer. The bone idleness to which you refer is called 'rest.' Ray xxx
Evenin' all
We've been for a lovely meal at a newly opened Turkish restaurant this evening, courtesy of my sister & BiL, unfortunately I'm suffering with my bad stomach now (which is nothing to do with the meal as it's too soon afterwards)
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Evening Helen 
It's good you enjoyed the meal, but not the bad stomach and I hope you feel better very soon.
I've never eaten Turkish fare - does Fry's Turkish Delight count?
Hopefully some rest will settle you xxx
