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

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  • 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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  • He has done it Gill. My own fault been meaning to get a new iron. Mine is about 30 years old. I have ordered a new one from amazon. I plugged it in and it blew the electrics.

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  • Any ideas millibob?

  • Gill pat has got taken into hospital.she has had a nasty fall and a chest infection. I have tried messaging her all day but no reply. I am assuming they have kept her in. Just wanted to tell someone and I trust you.xxx

  • Sorry to hear this. Are you ok?

  • I will be okay uki. Just a shock. I can't get in touch with her. Phone is going to voice mail.

  • Oh Sonia lovey, I'm so sorry to hear about poor Pat being in hospital. Don't worry sweetheart, about not being able to get in touch with her - hospitals are pretty strict when it comes to patients getting rest and she's most likely been sleeping much of the day. Maybe send her a text in the morning and then you might be able to find out how she is. I know she'll appreciate you thinking about her, and if it's possible you might be able to visit when she's feeling better.

    I'm really sorry how late my reply is, but after TLC I conked out in the chair and just woke up. Blame the heat cos I've felt drowsy all day. Sending you lots of love as I know you'll be anxious about your very dear friend, and all my best wishes for Pat xxx

  • I hope you are okay? xx

  • Thank you kez. Nice of you to ask. I am sure she will be okay  she is in the best place. She has fell a few times recently. So they might find out why.xxx

  • Thanks for your kind reply Gill. I don't know what she has done to herself. She is 74 same age as me. We were both born in 1952. Hopefully they will sort her out.xxx