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.

  • Oh the memories.

    My first Cancer diagnosis was during Covid. I went through absolutely everything on my own. Dropped off, by my husband, outside Hospitals for scans, biopsies, results and surgery.

    My second diagnosis was the beginning of this year. I had support this time but when it came to getting my results, I went on my own.

    Oh my did I get a roasting from my children. Ears are still ringing now. Joy 

    I just felt I needed to do this on my own because I couldn't handle what I felt I already knew knowing my family were beside me demonstrating their braveness and love but hurting inside.

    As I've said previously, I go for my treatment on my own but my son is my taxi home...I daren't refuse!

  • Hi ALLMUM. Your kids sound amazing and so supportive. They love you and want to be there as you would for them. It's your journey though and you have to do it the way you want. Regaining some control is really important 

  • Well done you and another welcome to this thread.

    Best wishes

    Daisy53

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  • It definitely is. What a tough journey it can be too.

    It was also getting to be a lonely one for me until I  joined the forum.

    I'm so grateful for everyone's support 

  • Hi ALLMUM

    This forum is full of really lovely people always up for a chat sending you hugs

    Linda xxx

  • I said to my son the other day that the last 8 months felt like me and his Mum had been in a iron man assault course. He said he was so sorry.

  • afternoon gill thank you for your post. i have been given stronger painkillers and took the first one last night it zonked me out got the first good nights sleep in 7 weeks. i am so grateful to tthee cancer nurse who got them for me. i have never been in so much pain gill was up all night in agony

  • I am only just starting and I have gained so much optimism from your outcome so far. Thankyou 

    I'm glad to be of help. If posting on here helps just one person then it's been of some use.

    Where are you up to with your treatment? 

    H 

  • the east lancs.

    We used to live near the other end if the East Lancs

    H