Awake and up all night

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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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Soc 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

You will laugh at this my son is one for the ladies. He has never had any trouble getting a girl.

Ukiboy 5 months ago in reply to Soc

I think he takes after my dad who had Hollywood looks.Unfotunately it slipped a generation.

Sbird 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

My son was always more sensitive than his sister, I think she got her hardness from me. James is 6'3" and I remember telling him that I can jump up and slap him if he upsets me He is a lovely Daddy to my grandchildren.

Soc 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Don't say that uki. I bet you wasn't bad looking yourself to have such a gorgeous boy.

Julie2468 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Oh bless you Uki. You've both done really well. A slight increase hopefully can be brought down by the change in medication. Keep those positive thoughts going.

We're here for you xxxx

Soc 5 months ago in reply to Sbird

Same here Helen. My son is a softie and my daughter is a toughie. That is lovely that he is a good dad.xx

Dingg 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

I tried to reply to your kind message the other day but my phone battery went and l couldn't find the message again.

I'm continuing daily traing on the feeding regime which l mistakenly called iv drip. And now they have removed hubby's stoma style drain and stitched it.

They don't know when he can be discharged if blood sugar is 27 to 30 all the time. Some of its clearer now but l am nervous about all the care regime.

I've been holding up ok for 6 weeks but l am starting to feel like I'm in shock for some reason this last few days x

Hope you are keeping your head up somehow. Why its hitting me so hard now I'm not sure

Hugs x

Dingg 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

I'm so tired l thought you were talking bout Pippin at first and his dad lol Pippin is probably better looking than all of us

Trying to keep upbeat but exhausted with tiredness and this shock feeling thats coming to the front this week sending hugs x

Ukiboy 5 months ago in reply to Dingg

I think it's almost like you're suffering from a kid of post traumatic shock. You've been keeping it all together and mow you're tired. I think you've amazing m Be kind to yourself, Says the man who's eyes leak all the time.

Ukiboy 5 months ago in reply to Dingg

It's very difficult to keep upbeat all the time. I don't do a very good job. I think tonight my OH was a bit upset that I didn't mask my worry more which I totally get because she has to keep positive for her own recovery. But as a carer you're having to push your feelings down. Then I feel guilty because I'm not the one suffering with this horrible thing.