Awake and up all night

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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
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  • Thanks Kez Hugging 

    OH's much better than he was earlier hon, but I'll be on alert all night as usual. All I can think is, stop the world - I want to get off!

    Hugs and love sweetheart xxx

  • Hi Julie sorry to hear you had chemo on your birthday I hope it went well for you today and good luck for the future.xxx

  • Thanks so much xx

    Been back to back hospital and 999, it looks like fluid in stomach is pressing on ribs but l got worried when he sounded so rough. Its being drained in the morning. But feel so much better having had advice. 999 are calling back in the night to double check it is the fluid but if he changes position with stomach breathing improves so a bit of a sign.

    Thanks for the message its like cottage hospital day 2 lol x

  • I’m glad you got some advice.I hope the fluid draining will help tomorrow and you both get some rest tonight.Love Jane xx

  • Saying hi both, long night ahead waiting 999 call back to double check on maverick hubby saying I'm fine l am bla bla. 

    I'm am so fine l coughed so much had to have feeding tube turned off. He's reminding me today of our old labrador who swallowed a pound coin and had to go to the vet with a who, me? Expression !!!

    He's settled now with position to try keep stomach flat and not let fluid flow towards ribs. 

    Reminds me of a song my father used to sing if anyone felt ill ..

    Make the world go away. Give me your shoulder to cry on. Say the things you used to say, make the world go away x

  • Glad bloods ok xxx

  • Yes thanks Gill wrote reply on another strand xxx

  • Hi DinggWave 

    That's such a coincidence! I was watching a 70s music channel earlier and that very song was on - Lena Martell I think. Do you reckon it's a good omen? Pray

    You sound much more settled now that hubby's in a better place and you're getting help. All good to hear my lovely xxx

  • My late mum used to do the ‘I’m fine’ line when she obviously wasn’t.xx

  • OH does it all the time Jane, only he puts his thumb up when I ask how he feels. I know he's fibbing and it drives me insane! I've given him lots of warnings after today's marathon wait in A&E. xxx