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."
Community member, ‘Pancreatic cancer’ group

This discussion thread is for members who:

Have trouble sleeping and looking for somewhere to talk
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Ukiboy 5 months ago

Nearly time.

Ukiboy 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Send all your positive vibes

Gill H 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Coming at ya right now, Uki.

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzap! xxxxx

Ukiboy 5 months ago in reply to Gill H

It's funny how your future hangs on a few words.

Soc 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Sending hugs uki.xxx

Soc 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Any news uki?

Ukiboy 5 months ago in reply to Soc

Yes. Tumor in lung which had significantly shrunk after last scan had increased slightly. Consultant is increasing ozimertinib to 80mg

I felt sick and stupidly seemed worried which upset OH

I tried to get a sense of what the consultant thought but she was hard to read. Got home and went to the bathroom and cried. I have to hide what I'm feeling and put on a positive front. You know Soc. It's just hard.

Gill H 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Oh sweetheart, let the tears come out but not in front of your OH if you can help it. I'm sorry the news wasn't what you were hoping for but if there were any positives, hold on to those.

When you feel more up to it, get the Yorkshire tea out and try not to dwell. Uki, I guess all our eyes are blurry now, but you're both getting a strong blast of love and healing vibes from each and every one of us, I guarantee it.

All our love and warm hugs to surround you xxxxx

Soc 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

I know it's hard but we'll done. You got through it wasn't bad news. The tumour has only increased slightly. So hang on to that positive. Thank you for letting us know. You can relax now and have that well earned cup of tea.xxx

Soc 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

I have just cried with relief for you.