Are you having trouble sleeping?
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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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Hi Soc we're ok thanks sweetie, and I hope you are too.
I dozed off earlier but it hasn't refreshed me as I'm more dopey than ever, and my phone's going through a phase of not playing the game too. The good thing is Mr Blackbird is singing his little head off outside - it's our favourite birdsong and very relaxing.
Hoping you have a good evening my lovely xxx
Evening misslorena I hope you're feeling a little better today sweetheart, and your mum's as well as she can be.
I really hope you've got help and support as it's tiring trying to do everything by yourself Try for some rest between tasks, and grab as many cuppas as possible.
Warm hugs my lovely xxx
I don't have anything fluffy to contribute but out this afternoon I did spot 16+ red kites soaring over rooftops near the lake where I was walking. Not seen that many together for a while. People fe them in their gardens. They shouldn't but they are a sight to see when they are together.

I am up late at night most nights if you need a chat with all the insomniacs.
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