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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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Hi Rie
Sorry to see you find yourself here. Good luck with your first chemo session tomorrow. I found the room very warm so took a small desk fan with me, a book, some crochet and listened to Spotify while I was having treatment. It all depends how long they have you in the chair, my sessions were about 6.5 hours.
We were supplied with tea, coffee & water and they gave us sandwiches, yogurts & crisps at lunchtime but Alan (hubby) always bought me a mint Aero while I was there (very naughty as I'm diabetic 
). Plan something simple for your evening meal as you may be tired.
Best wishes for all your treatment.
H
Afternoon all
We're now in Liverpool at Alan's M&Ds and Alan has managed to blow a fuse in the house by running over the cable with the lawnmower, that's what he gets for being helpful . All fixed now though.
I passed 12 months since my last treatment on Friday so that's a milestone for me.
Our friend had a great time racing his car
And we drank far too much wine. I'll have to detox when we get home.
Sorry to see we've had sick ones, sad ones and angry ones and wow, Gill is a vampire - who knew!
H
Afternoon Helen 
Hearing of your exploits is always good 
and especially about Alan blowing the fuse. Did you blow one with him?
You did right guzzling the wine as you had a milestone to celebrate, so congratulations lovely 
I'm not into cars but it looks sleek and shiny, and Paul must really love it - I guess he spends a lot of time tinkering under the bonnet and stuff. Aye, I might need to switch from night owl to vampire, but they're both creatures of the night so all good.
Enjoy the rest of your break hon - a week tomorrow we'll be saying bon voyage xxx
Oh Uki, you're not the only one with leaky eyes now lovey. Sending lots of love your way and give her plenty of cuddles, as that should give you both some comfort xxx
Probably knocked off kilter by what you heard, love. Don't even think about posting unless you think it helps. We're here to listen anytime for when you do xxx
