Are you having trouble sleeping?
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“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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Morning Sonia 
I hope you'll be able to get in touch with Pat today hon, and find out how she's doing.
They'll most likely be treating her chest infection foremost to determine whether it's viral or bacterial, then prescribe meds to get it under control. If Pat's on other meds, the Doc's will review these as they could cause dizziness or low blood pressure and be behind her falls. She's in the best place and they'll sort her out, so try not to worry too much sweetheart. Sending you love xxx
Hello Everton25 ,
I have the same problem, and coinsidentally also wake up around 2am.
I listen to LBC news (a 24 hours news station on Global Player) on headphones so as not to wake my wife. It usually puts me back to sleep within a hour or so. I find just laying there overthinking things keep you awake and doesn't do you any good, things always seem worse in the middle of the night.
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Good morning Everton 
and a very warm welcome to our group.
If you're anything like a few of us here, the very warm weather won't have helped you getting some decent sleep!
Like yourself, I usually nod off for a couple of hours and am then wide awake again - I'm also tablet averse so my go-to is to listen to podcasts as they frequently do the trick. Having some quiet background music on also works as it can take your mind away from the more pressing stuff.
A last resort is to join in with the night owls and chat till you get tired, regardless of the time, day or night.
Keep cool and sending hugs xxx
