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.

Soc 5 months ago in reply to ALLLMUM

my daughter works in horwich bolton. fantastic shopping place. my son was treated at the christie last year for cancer. i think they will send me there for radiotherapy. it is lovely i have found someone who lives near me. i used to take the kids to bolton baths great place.

Millibob 5 months ago in reply to Soc

Ah! The Lancashire forces on the group are growing .

At last the conversation isn't all about Yorkshire!!

Only joking - you are all more than welcome!!

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Soc 5 months ago in reply to Millibob

you cant beat lancashire folk milli. no offence to yorkshire. i have family there.

ALLLMUM 5 months ago in reply to Soc

I was at The Christie last Wednesday for my treatment.

Just missed Princess Kate by one day. What a beautiful young woman. And so honest.

Soc 5 months ago in reply to ALLLMUM

she has been a ray of sunshine to all of us. you probably passed my house going to the christie down the east lancs.

ALLLMUM 5 months ago in reply to Soc

I don't drive there. I really love driving but I go on the train and tram. I go on my own, wear my mask and sit away from others where possible.

So easy and relaxing.

Soc 5 months ago in reply to ALLLMUM

it is very stressful driving you are better off going on the train and tram. i am lucky my son drives me to appointments. i am being treated tat the manchester royal infirmary. sorry what sort of mask do you wear?

ALLLMUM 5 months ago in reply to Soc

I wear the blue high filtration - these issued when I was on the swabbing team during Covid.

I also have FFP 3 99% protection masks

Soc 5 months ago in reply to ALLLMUM

sorry i understand now to protect you from any viruses. you are very sensible. it is best to take all these precautions. are you having chemo allmum? dont answer if you dont want to. it is just that my son had chemo last year and he had to be careful with crowds.

Dingg 5 months ago in reply to Soc

Both fantastic communities. My grandpa from Redcar my dad had a girlfriend in Preston Lancs as a young RAF bloke lol he said they gave him pies and beer lol xxx