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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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Me too lol with menopause brain fog not sure l remember what l wrote lol
Except the nurse said sorry to say your husband may loose his hair
Hubby is totally bald ??
I said he's bald, no reply ???
I am a fan of the bald look but surely she could see he was bald, hope she's not gonna operate on anyone
Probably be blocked again lol
Is the 3hrs an improvement on how you were sleeping a few months ago? I can imagine that you've had to face a lot so far. Sometimes I have to search hard to find things that are slightly better than before. It gives me a tiny bit of encouragement. I try to studiously ignore anything which goes the other way. I hope you can surprise yourself by sleeping a bit longer than 3hrs. If I carry on rambling you will easily manage 4 hrs . I am not going to bed yet but may listen to some music before going upstairs. Best wishes, Ray xx
Thanks Ray
Ive lost 3 very good friends since January
And this has not helped
I get that and wake up suddenly, l use herbal tea.
Sorry to know you have had more of that happen
Did you get any sleep so far
Maybe she's a robot and trotting out a generic statement.
When OH had RT, he lost a bit of his remaining hair on the back of his neck. It just made it easier for me as I shave his head down to the wood, every fortnight.
Glad to see you back with more hope now, sweetheart xxx
Oh gosh
So sorry to hear this, such a helpful reply thanks for that too Ray, music is a good idea too.
We all have trouble sleeping on here but there are wonderful caring folk here who will chat and are very kind
I've had my tea and will try in a min to sleep x
Good to hear that it's been a better day.
I can't imagine why Barbara Windsor might block your views from reaching us.
Earlier this evening I also was blocked. Something 'Error Message' came up saying the site's security systems had sensed a problem. I had to restart my computer to get back on here. Ray xx
Good morning Cremona, but so sorry to hear about your friends. Maybe that's one of the reasons your sleeping has been disrupted even more.
I'm going to sign off now, as I can feel tiredness catching up, but I hope you can manage to relax soon sweetheart.
Sending you warmest hugs my lovely xxx
Lol
Yes repeated part of my post about bald hubby to Gill if l say l liked Kojak might get banned again as its too steamy a reply in the woke universe......
But hubby much stronger today think 3rd set of antibiotics kicked in and blood sugars were better.
Also anyone going to post pictures of flowers or cat in gardens such a lovely sunny day today
Will try get sleep
Thanks Ray Gill and all much appreciate the kindness x
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