Are you having trouble sleeping?
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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 Ukiboy
No need to apologise for feeling like a Debbie downer. It's always better to get those feeling out rather than keeping them in. We all understand where you are coming from. xx
Sorry to hear that you lost family members to cancer. Best of luck with whatever comes next for you.
Glad to hear your op went well.
Best wishes
Daisy53
Hi everyone,
I hope you are getting some rest if you have been struggling to sleep recently. I wanted to take a moment to share the recent blog we have posted, as this discussion recently reached a one-year milestone. 
We are glad that you have used the awake and up all night discussion when you have experienced trouble sleeping. We would like to thank all the people who have taken the time to offer support to others, lend a listening ear even at 3 am, and share practical tips.
Hopefully, you will continue to use this discussion to feel less alone at 'silly o'clock'. If you need any additional support, please don’t hesitate to email Community@macmillan.org.uk or send a private message to the Moderator account.
Best wishes,
Megan
Macmillan's Online Community team
Afternoon Uki 
OH and myself decided to go shopping this morning in the next town to us, just to add some variety and spice - Morrisons instead of Tesco!
Anyway, I wasn't a teacher, although I stood in several times when a supply wasn't available, but it was never my bag. Just like when I was at school myself I was far too easily distracted - if say, a dog wandered into the yard, I'd be gawping out at it with the rest of the kids 
as the hound was more entertaining than maths.
I️ was head of Years 6, 7 and 8 and in a pastoral role, along with two BSWs as my sidekicks and also great mates. I never experienced the joys of lockdown as the Middle Schools in the area had long since closed down and I'd waved goodbye to education, as I preferred a rather more hedonistic lifestyle. That's gone with the wind now, but I'm probably healthier than I used to be - I hope!
Well the sun's back out so hopefully our Pippin's awake to soak some up. You have as good an afternoon as possible my friend. Love and hugs to all three of you xxx
