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

Be a part of the supportive Community in this discussion thread.

Ukiboy 5 months ago in reply to Soc

My OH gets very frustrated and I say, forgive my French, bugger it, it's just a bit of wee.I think of you can just accept it and not have the upset of feeling bad, then it should be better. Easily said than done though.

Soc 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Nothing to forgive uki. You are right worse things happen. Oh should not worry there is the washin machine. The joys of getting old. Any more pics of pippin ?

Millibob 5 months ago in reply to Soc

Hello Everyone

I feel for you regarding "accidents" and know just where you all are with this. I have prostate cancer and spend plenty of time on the prostate group where we often chat about the best type of "pads" or "pull ups". Not only are we all getting older but with "our" cancer accidents do and will happen.

The great thing about the Online Community is it's anonymous and that makes it easier to chat about "things" you wouldn't bring up at the dinner table at home.

So please do come forward with ANY issues you have, don't be shy. You will no doubt find out it's not just you but others too - and you never know, someone may even have an answer to your issue!

Thanks to everyone for the support you give to each other - it's a pleasure to read all the posts on this group.

Kind regards - Brian .

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Kezdc16ad 5 months ago in reply to SarahH21

Hello.
You can’t beat putting the world to rights. Thank You for the hug, it’s appreciated.
So happy that you are having a good day, your positivity is shining through. xx

Deb11 5 months ago in reply to Dance04accdfc

Hiya Stacy, I was my husbands carer during his head and neck cancer treatment and my anxiety was unbelievable. I was lucky to have a few good friends that really helped me through the really dark times. We got through it together, we were very lucky. We are now 16 months post treatment and we’re trying to enjoy every day although we’re aware it could reoccur.

Sending you all my best wishes sweetheart.

Sbird 5 months ago

Here's a rainbow for all of us. This was about an hour ago.

Sbird 5 months ago in reply to Sbird

Relaxing

Soc 5 months ago in reply to Dance04accdfc

Hi dance. I have found that the scans were okay it is the results I worry about more. Like you say it makes a big difference if the hospital staff are kind and caring.xx sending love and hugs to you.xxx

Ukiboy 5 months ago in reply to Soc

Totally.

Soc 5 months ago in reply to Gill H

Hope everything went well today Gill. Have a rest now before you do OH tlc.