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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  • Afternoon Uki Bat

    T️his Yorkshire woman can yap till the cows come home but not today. The yapping session with my lass has been postponed till next week, because Sky decided to play up just as I was about to head out. I've sorted it but was annoyed so went shopping instead.

    Has Pippin sent out an SOS for another kitty or himself? I hope you haven't woken him after all the double shifts he puts in here to cheer us up! Expect a visit from his CATNAP rep if that's the case.

    Lovely post to Dingg, our kid xxx

  • I've had to go with Nationwide Flex Plus but I'm not covered for cancer or diabetes related issues, they also cover our motorhome for breakdown. I did have problems finding cover. 

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  • As you know Gill, cats allow you to be their owners. As far as whether he can be owned by others, I suspect as long as you have the required food, comfy cushions and Muller corners, he's open to negotiation. As far as the post to Dngg, I think the great thing about our group is that advice comes from bitter experience. You feel the panic and anxiety the person is describing.

  • For me, the thing I've got to come to terms with is a low level of anxiety in the background. It's like I'm hyper vigilant and on standby. Never totally relaxing 

  • Same here Uki. I've been like you for eighteen months and it's here to stay, regrettably Cry xxx

  • That's a beautiful photo - Pippin looks like he's smiling!

    Well done Pips, you've brought the smiles back here, you amazing little buddy xxx

  • As Gill and Julie have said and probably most people on here would agree, once you embark on this medically busy (often intensely so!) path, it is very difficult to just relax. We are all on alert so that anything new can be reported to the experts and thus be treated in good time if treatment is necessary. It becomes a way of life, although we do try to reduce concerns by living day to day. Snatch the good moments and ride through the less good ones. Let's see if that word triggers anything Grinning.  Ray