Awake and up all night

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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."
Community member, ‘Pancreatic cancer’ group

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  • Morning Dingg Hugging 

    I'm glad you're in a better place today hon, and I like your idea about getting the profession to sharpen up their Samaritans skills. Unfortunately they're probably advised to remain detached, as it would impact their work if they let feelings take over. Rudeness and being unhelpful should never be part of the package.

    If the new cancer nurse sees you today, one of your questions could be what hours she keeps and a sincere promise to get in touch if anything arises about hubby. You've been messed around enough and don't need more of the same.

    Sorry for the late reply hon, but I've been catching up with chores - living the dream. Fingers crossed hubby is feeling ok today and the same goes for you sweetheart. If you need any late chats, that's what we're here for. Big hugs for you and hubby xxx

  • Just read a quote from Helen Mirren. 'No need to hurry, no need to sparkle, no need to be anyone but oneself'

    1. So I think she's saying, it's okay sometimes not to be or appear on top
  • For other people.

  • Morning Uki Relaxed️ 

    I don't think you sound mean or selfish in the slightest. I've found most people we've encountered are merely paying lip service, or worse, being downright nosy and then carrying on with their own business.

    If I sound bitter it's because I am, as my experience of support has been non existent, just crass interference. If you've been lucky enough to receive genuine support from your friends and family, then that's great, but they should also know when to back off. Just a vent, so ignore.

    Big hugs to you both and a stroke for Pippin xxx

  • You're always a tonic Gill. Big hugs to you and your OH. Big meow from Pippin. xxx

  • Smiley cat Love it!

    Just take good care of yourselves lovey, as you're the most important ones right now, including little Pippin.

    Love from us two xxx

  • Just checking in if thats ok don't mean to intrude.

    Didn't see what you wrote but sending my support. You can feel all alone when people act not as we would treat others ourselves. I always try to treat others as l would like to be treated. But you're not alone. There are others who feel like you do on here and elsewhere.  Sending sincere good hopes to you xxxx

  • Thanks to Pippin for spreading peaceful thoughts for us with the lovely picture x

    It did calm me down as our cat isn't with us. He always helped his purring was a mini cure to calm the mind x thankful thoughts for our pets who we are privileged to share time with these companions x

  • Thanks Ukiboy

    I think l replied to a thread and didn't see this or your messages so l wasn't replying to this if that makes sense.

    No l know you are totally correct. I try to be kind to people but you are right there have to be boundaries. 

    Am trying to find the balance doing it badly right now.

    Thanks for being so kind.

    I did feel scared about it all last night its the only word to describe it all but a bit better today x

    Hope you have a good day sending a hug x

  • No you don't sound like that at all xxx

    I know, its hard sometimes but we'll get there xxxx