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
  • Would like some company and support each other during the night
  • Share some things you do that helps you get to sleep

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  • Hi Sonia Blush 

    Thank you lovey, I found some shade by going to bed and catching up on some sleep - two birds, etc.

    It's still really hot here, so I'm going downstairs now for a beaker of pop to bring me round. I've forgotten to make ice cubes though. Rolling eyes

    Hope you have a relaxing evening sweetie xxx

  • Evening Kez Hugging 

    OH is much improved today thank you lovey.

    I'll give you our share of the sun as I know you'll appreciate it more than we do - it's wasted on us although it's making the blackbirds sing which is a tonic.

    Have a lovely evening sweetheart xxx

  • That’s so good to hear. 
    Yeah, I definitely would, as I know you are not a sun lover. I totally agree, it’s so lovely to hear the birds singing away. Really gives people a lift. xx

  • It's lovely Kez, and blackbirds are one of our favourites. I always find the dawn chorus really tranquil, usually being wide awake during that time, but I'm paying for it now as I'm proper knackeredJoyJoy

    You get plenty of rest in sugar, what with more treatment on the cards next week xxx

  • Thanks Gill. I hope you sleep well tonight. 
    Even though it’s preventative medication, you think “here we go again “

    I have been strong all the way through this horrible journey, and will continue to be. 
    xx

  • Hi kez best of luck to you. You are a kind and caring person stay strong and we will help each other through it. Sending big hugs.xxx

  • Kez, I really admire you, and all the other patients in our little group, for your resilience and determination to beat this.

    Your attitude is applauded Clapso give yourself a Saturday night treat and find something good to watch on the telly.

    Is it really a week since Eurovision? It's absolutely flown! Love and hugs my lovely xxx

  • Thanks Linda m Finally arrived.

  • Good for you.

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  • Have a lovely time ukiboy.xxx