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.

  • Better day for him today they think a bacteria from the guts has spread which they are treating and giving him adrenaline so he was a bit better x

    Thanks for the morale boost x

  • So glad, you are doing ok x yes hubby bit better he gave us a massive scare x

  • evening dingg nice to hear from you. any news pn OH? hope he pulls through this terrible time. yes that rings true about the pies and beer. lancashire is well known for both. your dad was an raf bloke very commendable. 

  • Thanks

    He's a bit better with antibiotics and adrenaline  xxx

    Hope you are ok this evening x

  • thank you dingg so relieved that he is getting better. gill will be very pleased to know. she hasnt been on tonight but that may change 

  • Evening Sonia Grin 

    I'm back but only after a big tea, then all the washing up and stuff, and flopping in the chair and falling asleep for a couple of hours. TLC done and OH fast asleep so I've just caught up here.

    I hope you're asleep now sweetie so we'll chat tomorrow. Night night and big hugs xxx

  • Good to hear hubby's picking up and responding to his treatment, Dinggy sweetie. I'm hoping it's helping you to sleep better too hon xxx

  • I'm having 2 chemo meds and immunotherapy. Usually there for about 6 hours. It's a long day with the traveling. I don't use the transport home. My son picks me up. 

  • Hello Alllmum and a warm welcome from me, too Blue heart

    I'm part of the West Yorkshire contingent and a massive Leeds fan for almost 55 years - I went to Maine Road in the 70s, where we unfortunately lost 2 - 1 to your guys. It still stings Sob

    Anyway hon, good to see you here and join in with all the chat as we talk about loads of things and generally have a laugh.

    Big hugs to you hon xxx

  • Hello Gill

    Lovely to hear from you. I've just read the post about your partner. I'm overwhelmed with admiration for him and you. What a team!

    God bless you both and I wish you both everything you wish for yourselves in your future together.