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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  • Same here Dingg. It's difficult being mardy when we've got cute and cuddly little furries to savour - always gives OH and myself a lift xxx

  • I think you've got it in one. I think you can feel isolated and in need of comfort and connection. I certainly do.

  • And you can talk openly about things you might not be able to talk to friends and relatives about.

  • Oh thank you dingg. You are very welcome. I am not very good with advice but sympathise and listen. Sending you and OH lots of hugs.xxx

  • Amazing thank goodness you found him he's done so much good on here, I was writing earlier your cat has given a lot of hope, pictures of a calm friendly furry reminding us all of a homely stable feeling . 

    Reminding us of the calmness of a quiet day, at home cat in place, cuppa and as was a long while back for me a coal fire. All's right with the world moment xxxx

    And not forgetting Sarah's cat with the sophistication of a super model cat, hope she's feeling better.

  • I hope the scan appointment goes nice and smoothly, including a clear path through traffic if you have to contend with rush hour.

    Next door's cat is a large tabby with a pleasant but assertive nature. A few months ago he leapt into my car when I arrived home with shopping. The inspection was apparently satisfactory as he sauntered off after a couple of minutes. Prior to that occasion he had dashed into my house, inspecting almost every room before being ushered out. I think he brags to his cat mates that he has a main residence and is considering an additional one next door but thinks the staff there are a bit slow.  

  • Imagine a red carpet meeting of the two star cats, Dingg.

    The suave, cool swagger of Mr Pippin and the chic, coquettish allure of Miss Nyx. Forget Bennifer - those two fab felines would be trending globally in a flash!

    And with that nonsense over, it's off to the kitchen to make dinner.

    Glad you seem to be as crackers as a few others here sweetie xxx

  • Thanks for the advance Sarah 

  • Who needs the Met Gala when you've got these feline beauties on the catwalk.

  • And a parking place  Make sure you give yourself time for that.  If you're early, you can always visit the coffee shop, if that's allowed! Coffee xxx️