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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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Lol yes why, oh couldn't go in the Thames, lol there's probably the London equivalent of the Loch Ness Monster in there ready to nibble my toes....
Yes walnuts, afternoon tea and glass of wine on a viewing deck watching those of a mind to swim with eels and maybe those alligators folk in London were supposed to be flushing down toilets or maybe its an urban myth hopefully.
But there was a report in Wales that someone saw a dragon flying over Bridgend l hope that's true lol
Let's pray we can keep our sense of humour through these times xxxxxx
I know im going to try to persuade him today, l think he was worried something could make him react to the chemo and l get that. But his legs are really aching. So fingers crossed he will today.
Yes that similar thing happened to my cat he was keen on trying to eat things that weren't edible And one day l caught him trying to swallow a cat nip mouse whole trying to swallow it straight down, really didn't expect him to try that it was bonkers. Hope she feels better, also my cat had a sensitive stomach and had a paste to take eventually when it played up.
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The medics will know what painkillers are appropriate to take when on chemo, and how many he can safely have so they will keep him right if you can try and reassure him about that.
I’ve learned over the years not to be a hero about pain and accept help when it’s needed, but I know I used to soldier on and put up with it in years gone by. I hope you can persuade hubby so he can get more comfortable.
Sarah xx
Totally understand. Yes, there are definitely good patches and then the worry comes back and you think, damn, there you are again. There's no hard and fast rule. It's a cliche, but it is a rollercoarollercoaster ride and sometimes you feel like you heart is in your mouth. Know that everything you've feeling is totally, totally natural. You are a lovely, strong person. Try to get out of your head and disract yourself. Easier said than done. I try meditation. Here for you to unburden. Chat whenever you feel like it. Loads of love.️
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