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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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Thank you kez. I was scared of going because I had a bad experience last time. I was so relieved when it was all over. My son came with me this time so I got some support. The last 3 scans I had to go on my own and I suffer with bad anxiety. Hope you are well kez sending you lots of hugs sweetie.xxx
Thanks Sarah
Life seems set to challenge at the moment.
Hubby in different hospital now, finished chemo first one, has swilled tea around his mouth twice today, he has to then spit it out but it helps his dry mouth and is a wee step towards normality.
Consultant told him give the throat a chance to settle then try some small sips of water to see if any opening is forming yet. He tired but ok.
Been stressed by the weird events . As a family we used to take on sick pets like guinea pigs that had been mistreated, some virtually lifeless. The vet often said have this little one see if you can get him.through the night. His ears had been attacked and face won't go into it, we got him through and he was a champion fella.
We never gave up on small furries, its not in my nature to understand the lack of consent in such matters. We kept safe furries with no one to look out for them .
In all these things compassion is the key and the matter of human rights.
But its been removed now. Difficult and weird thing to happen. But hoping for a brighter week
Hugs and thanks x
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