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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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Ah, poor you. I can totally understand how the waiting has set you back. If I was in your position, I'd keep ringing and pestering until I got a definitive reply; maybe even ring your GP this morning and ask if they'd call on your behalf, too. It's not fair to keep you hanging, and you've already tried, but keep at them today and see if you get a result. It's too early yet, as no-one will be around at this time, but if you've already tried all that, send another post and we'll think of another tactic. Hugs xxx
Oh Sheelagh
It’s scary having any kind of surgery but please try not to cancel it-the others are right, it would need be rescheduled which might take some time but if you go through it as planned you’re moving forward with getting better. Sometimes we have to go through things which terrify us, but I always tried to focus on the outcome not the procedure itself.
Sarah xx
I posted in this chat in the small hours of Tuesday 15th to say I was awake next to my lovely mum while she struggle to settle in a bit of a morphine-induced delirium. It turned out that was Mum's last night and she passed away peacefully surrounded by family just before 12pm that same day. I just want to say thank you for this thread, and especially to Annette and Gill for chatting with me that night. You will always be part of the memory of Mum's last day, and I was so grateful to feel less alone. Love, hugs and strength to anyone reading this. X
I can't sleep. Lost my husband threw cancer. Now I have it . So lonely
Hi ibkm
Am really sorry to hear that your Mum passed away.
Please do reach out on here if there is anything that you need. The Support Line is there from 8am-8pm if you feel like talking to someone would help.
Jane
Oh I am so so sorry to hear of your loss my love. How long ago did you lose your husband ? Xxx
Hi my lovely. You're obviously going through harrowing times but we're here to help you.
If you feel talking to someone at this time is the better option, the Macmillan support line is still open until 8 pm. The number you need to call is just a couple of posts above your last one, provided by Jane2511.
Please consider calling as you'll be able to talk confidentially to someone there.
Sending you hugs and strength xxx
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