Onwards and Upwards: Staying stale in the teacup of life

[biscuitsandbandages]

This is my 3rd thread as I go from a shock diagnosis of leukaemia towards what will hopefully be a cure.

Life is shit but I am strong and there will be happy times again.

Thank you everyone for your ongoing suppport x

I don't know what to do with myself cant focus on book tv music Internet anything and cant get to sleep but so tired. Just restless and pointless.

It sounds like you need a virtual visit. What can I bring? It can be absolutely anything.

I'm sure the medication is responsible for most of how you feel biscuits, but I remember being stuck in hospital for a few weeks and not being able to settle to read a book. Having weeks to read would normally be my idea of heaven! Wish I had some suggestions - but remember it really isn't pointless - it's sorting you out for the wonderful life you have ahead! xx

sounds like you need Sherlock's mind palace Biscuits. My version is 'The idyll' which is a lovely beach area where I go to relax (in my head). There are no insects there so I don't need to worry about my wasp phobia and you can enjoy cocktails which have no hepatic impact! Sending you virtual hobnobs (plain and milk chocolate).

Sorry to hear about this, Biscuits.

Would audio books be any good?

Or try re reading some really old favourites or even childrens classics - Little Woman & Anne of Green Gables spring to mind - can be a very easy read but still takes you away from everything.

I've downloaded one of those relaxation albums that they play at spas when you're having a facial etc. finding it quite soothing when I'm tired but my mind won't relax. Could that work?

Sorry to hear that you are bored and tired - when I can't sleep (often, have chronic insomnia) I listen to old Desert Island Discs recordings from the R4 archive - it always seems to do the trick for me. Just as you are getting fed up with the talking, along comes some music.....and there are some fascinating lives out there!

Hope that you get some restorative sleep soon.

That's inspired panicmode - much better than 'The idyll' .

I like to get inspiration for when I'm a grown up . Seriously though I find it a very relaxing way to spend the early hours!

mark kermode and simon Mayo's radio 5 film review podcasts are great if you're feeling grotty, very easy listening.
and Jaffa cakes, my dear.

Thanks for the suggestions (and apologies for the pms ive read but not been able to answer yet)

Fell asleep and had a lovely rest then nurse woke me for a drip change at 1am. Are they joking? Sleep is the only time I dont want to pull what little hair has regrown out

Did have a surprise visit from my 'little sister' my sister in law that ive known half her life and im very close to. Was nice to have a hug and a giggle even if im not up to much else.

Not looking forward to the morning.. am expecting cyclophosph chemo to make me puke all day like it did before

And why am I still awake?

I hope you managed to get back to sleep biscuits, in fact I hope you are still sleeping now and not puking.

Keep on keeping on, you're getting there

Hope your day in panning out better than you feared biscuits!

Hope that your day was less pukey than you feared Biscuits. And that you are able to get some (uninterrupted) sleep tonight.

Just checking in - & a big wave & hug to you, Biscuits.

Dare I ask how goes the cyclophosph???

You are always in my thoughts. (As is all the rest of the barrel)

Hello biscuits, popping in to say hello. Hope yesterday wasn't too grim, and that you got a good night's sleep.

Not very well at all.
Still here though x

We're all behind you.

Is the medication that's making you feel so awful, and if so, how long are you likely to need to take that?

Sorry it's so shit, biscuits. Thank you for summoning up the energy to update.

Every dose of that poison is getting you closer to being cured and getting home to your lovely family.

Still thinking of you even if you get to feeling too poorly to post xx

Holding you in my thoughts, biscuit. You are one tough cookie!

Keep on trucking Biscuits, we're all here with you.
xxx

We are all here for you, all the way.

Thank you for your update - please never worry if they are short.

Just so hoping that tomorrow is better for you.

Another day done. I hope you have some great nurses looking after you.

Sending prayers x

Thinking of you Biscuits. Stay stale.