Hi all
recovering well. Small steps ! Just one problem I can’t seem to fix. Sleep ! I just can’t fall asleep. Anyone any ideas. Tried calling my GO but usual story - call back tomorrow. I’ve tried the usual herbal stuff and the old age tricks. I just find myself still awake watching the clock most of the night . I’ve tried reading. Watching tv. Getting up. Staying out. . This morning at 3 am I was putting a wash on !
Oh that’s brilliant new Allison! I was looking for my scar today after my shower and struggled to even find it! Our bodies have an amazing capacity to heal.
Sarah xx
Hi Alli66
I’m glad your sleep has improved!
I’ve had insomnia for months and it’s making me really miserable. I’m up several times every night, wandering the house, eating, despite how cold it is. You probably don’t need this now, but in case anyone else reads this, there is a really good video about sleep on the Penny Brohn website. I did my best to follow all the advice last night - probably got four hours solid and a couple more hours dozing, so that’s a big improvement for me! https://www.pennybrohn.org.uk/resource/understanding-sleep-webinar/
Agatha
Thanks agathac
I’m sure that will be a helpful resource, so thank you for sharing it. I’m going to check it out.
Sarah xx
Just make sure it's not too soon. The tiredness just comes over you like a cloak. I had my clips out yesterday but unfortunately the wound gas opened up slightly so been back today and got it redressed and a weeks course of antibiotics. Other than that it has been better than I anticipated xxx
Update - didn’t go back as planned but back to work on 13th, all healing well and no real problems I’m pleased to say. Sleep still a bit erratic but there we go ! Anxious about woek and going straight back to full time but I’m sure time will tell if that works - anyone else have same ?
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