Awake and up all night

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Are you having trouble sleeping?

Sleep problems may be caused by how you’re feeling emotionally, or as part of the side effects for cancer treatment. If you find it hard to have a good sleep, you’re not alone. The Online Community is here to support you 24/7.

“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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RayMK 6 months ago in reply to winkers60

Have you ever tried dandelion root tea? I tried it - just once. It was disgusting. Is there a village shop within walking distance where you can buy odds and ends e.g. teabags? xx

Gill H 6 months ago in reply to RayMK

Not too bad here thanks Ray, but you're going to have to be more careful my lad. Have you got grab rails in the bathroom? I can't remember who did them, but my mam had them put in at various points in her house, the top of the stairs so she could pull herself off her starlight for example. It didn't cost her anything either.

Anyway hon, I'm glad your wrists are ok but do keep an eye on the bag colour and get yourself off to the dreaded A&E if you know it's necessary.

I sound like an old mother hen, nagging on, so you tell me to button it Ray, and I won't mind at all xxx

Kezdc16ad 6 months ago in reply to Soc

So glad that you are feeling better today, and that you enjoyed your class. xx

Kezdc16ad 6 months ago in reply to Gill H

My husband and I love watching that programme. It’s very relaxing. xx

RayMK 6 months ago in reply to Gill H

I would not dream of telling you to button it. You speak common sense - with a delightful Yorkshire twist . I do have grab rails in the downstairs loo. I have not (yet) thought it necessary to have a stairlift but I quite fancy one with extra stations so that I could visit the kitchen as well to save the ol' legs. xxx

Soc 6 months ago in reply to Kezdc16ad

Thank you kez. Sending hugs.xxx

RayMK 6 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Yes, I've got an A level GCE in it. 1st angle projection was the way most brits were taught in the 1960s, then when we moved to Germany the syllabus was third angle projection. It came in handy later at work, being happy with either.

Gill H 6 months ago in reply to Kezdc16ad

It's fab Kez. I first started watching it with my daughters in the 90s, but I think Bob had already passed away by then. OH and myself enjoy watching it now, all over again and we find it very soothing xxx

Gill H 6 months ago in reply to RayMK

Aw thanks Ray, you charmer! (Note I didn't insert ol'.)

Two things you've said have made me laugh this aft - Sarah parking her chair on that loser's throat, and now food stations for stairlifts! You should have been on the stage! xxx

Soc 6 months ago in reply to RayMK

Ray you have got to be more careful. Hope you are not hurt. Get yourself a cup of tea and a rest. Forget the housework watch the telly.xxx