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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  • Morning Uki Relaxed️ I'll have a look for that.

    This might sound a bit macabre, but with the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaching I've had a few documentaries dropped into my feed. I've listened to survivor's stories and they're interesting but harrowing at the same time, but as most of them are around 2 hours long I've not made it to the end of most before falling asleep. Not really recommended for the faint hearted but they're not overly graphic.

    Hope your holiday's going well and you're not bruised to high heaven lovey xxx

  • No problem. Yeah, she is in the right place, and getting the treatment she needs. Keep us updated. Take care of yourself. xx

  • Hello, and a warm welcome to the group

    Have you tried listening to podcasts, or reading if that is something that you enjoy? 

  • Roses are coming out don’t suppose they will last long in this heat but it is a bit cooler today 

  • Those photos are really beautiful Linda, and you must have the greenest of fingers. I imagine they attract lots of bees and other flying creatures - wonderful.

    Our lone rose bush has got around 12 blooms but I fear they won't last long either. Would you recommend I snip the flowers off and put them in a vase, or leave them alone? I'm clueless with plants.

    Your garden is superb hon xxx

  • Hi Gill I like to have some in the house so I’d probably snip half of them off. We get quite a lot of bees but at the moment there are loads of mating dragonflies lol. I don’t know about green fingers but I love gardening…as much as all my aches and pains will let me xxx

  • Thanks so much for that Linda - I'll get my secateurs and chop half of them as we like them indoors too.

    You've done a superb job with your garden hon, but try to rest up to ease those aches and pains. Thing is with me, resting causes me to be as stiff as a board when I get to my feet! You can't win with this aging business, dammit!

    You have a lovely day sweetheart xxx

  • Thank you uki. So kind of you. Can you believe it no cornettos at tescos due to store maintenance. I am shocked!

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    I’m struggling with hot cold flushes and night sweats.  Awaiting treatement currently.