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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winkers60 5 months ago in reply to Gill H

I had to have stern words with dear old mum on a few occasions Gill.She didn’t have cancer but I was her sole carer following an aneurysm and brain haemorrhage.Sorry you spent the day in A & E,that is really tiring you both must be exhausted.xx

Gill H 5 months ago in reply to winkers60

Jane, it is tiring as the hours just drag on but it's done now thank goodness.

You did a fantastic job caring for your mum, so that's how you know it's a tough job. When Dingg remarked about her house being a cottage hospital, ours must be similar. Almost every available surface in the room is taken up with equipment and a whole corner full of boxes of the stuff. I've managed to get the things in the kitchen down to one compact area now. It's a pain but needs must, as I'll bet Dingg's found the same.

Anyway sweetheart, I hope you've managed to get your house situation sorted or at least getting nearer with it. Big hugs xxx

winkers60 5 months ago in reply to Gill H

I had the same problem with medical stuff taking over but it was mainly aids that took up room..Now I have my stoma supplies taking up space and I moved to a much smaller house in February.I looked after mum for over 15 years with a years break when I needed urgent surgery for cancer.I did get mum back home from respite care but only for 5 months.Her health deteriorated and she went from hospital to a nursing home.Love Jane xx

Gill H 5 months ago in reply to winkers60

Well I think you're wonder woman Jane, after everything you've been through and still going strong. You've got some guts, my lovely.

Righto hon, the tiredness has got me beat, so I'll wish you, Dingg and any other night owls about a very good night and hopefully a good sleep. Hugs and love sweetheart xxx

winkers60 5 months ago in reply to Gill H

Goodnight Gill,I hope you get some sleep.xx

Soc 5 months ago in reply to Dingg

Sending hugs.xxx

Soc 5 months ago in reply to Gill H

Best wishes Gill. Hope OH feels better soon.xxx

Sbird 5 months ago in reply to Gill H

I hope you're all asleep now.

I've had to get up as I've got indigestion hopefully it'll settle soon. I had a couple of biscuits late on and they've sat like a lead brick in my stomach so it's my own fault