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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  • Soc, birdy ukiboy and Gill Sarah Ray

    Its not great at the minute, the canula failed as his veins are closing they cant get fluid in now or blood out. They let me in for 10 mins anesthetist failed to get a canula back in with ultra sound. Hubby looks not great.

    They haven't said anything to me but its not looking great right now. 

    Spent time there but couldn't stay long as he's in a 4 bed ward.

    Can't understand why they aren't saying anything but I've been a palliative carer for a long time and he doesn't look great.

    Going to get some food

    Thanks to you all and sorry if l left anyone out. Maybe I'm wrong but hes rough just praying it might get better but the veins closing is not very good.

    Just bought bumble bee bedding today for his return home as it was the only one l could get earlier that made him laugh as he dislikes anything to do with flying insects and little things he only likes one animal race horses lol. If you could bet on a bumble bee race his disinterest would become love lol. But at least he smiled.

    Trying to be positive not sure my chances tonight but anyone else not having a grest night we must try to stay positive 

    Hoping hubby is more comfortable tomorrow Pray 

  • Goodnight Gill. I meant to say forest gumption I am useless. This spellchecker is getting on my nerves. Sleep well my lovely.xxx 

  • Sending all my best wishes dingg hope hubby has a restful night xxx

  • It just makes you all the more loveable my sweet - don't ever change.

    Sleepy time now so night night and sweet dreams xxx

  • Praying hard for you both sweetheart PrayPrayPrayxxx

    All our love xxxxxxxx

  • Dingg, sending you virtual hugs and holding your hand over the airwaves. Hubby is putting up some fight. You are giving him all you can. I hope the medics are keeping him comfortable.   Ray xxx

  • My other half has issues with viens too. Her arms and hands are almost black with no vein access.she also has very little immune system. They at hospital have managed to stablise her.

    You have every right to feel tbe way ypu do

     I just wanted to offer some hope and support.

    Keep the faith x

    M

  • Former Member
    Former Member in reply to Anythingnoodle

    Wow send her my love sounds horrendius 

  • Former Member
    Former Member

    I dont have trouble sleeping infact the opposite I am constantly tired have a good night get 2or 3 times . In the morning I am fine potter about doing bits and pieces at home . Then have lunch fall asleep and doze . I know chemo and immmuno can cause this fed up with it 

  • Morning guys Wave

    Dingg and her hubby have been battling for over two months and going through a truly dreadful time.

    We're all right behind them and willing hubby can be stabilised and pull through the latest setback. Dingg will appreciate your sincere support, of that I'm sure.

    Hoping both yourselves and family are as well as can be xxx