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

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Soc 5 months ago in reply to Gill H

Thanks Gill. I feel fine now just the odd twinge. I am constipated now but taken some tablets for it. Sorry for talking about bodily functions. Hope things get better for you sweetie. You have a rest tonight and enjoy your Chinese.xxx

Gill H 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Thanks Uki ️

OH is getting chicken curry with chips and I've gone for salt and pepper crispy chicken and prawn toast. I'm not very adventurous hon xxx

Gill H 5 months ago in reply to Soc

Thanks hon, but don't worry about talking about bodily functions as they're on my daily to do list!

You get yourself feeling better soon my sweet xxx

RayMK 5 months ago in reply to Gill H

Gill, A Chinese sounds like a wonderful way to recharge your batteries. I hope it does the trick. I now know what a Scarborough Warning is, having asked the internet. It may help if I need to get through your border controls with a hired whippet on my lap and the Blue Badge, of course. Ray xxx

Former Member 5 months ago in reply to Gill H

Hi had my picc line dressing done and bloods done then consultation with Doctor all fine . Friday I got chemo session and pump fitted to arm for weekend . Then next week immuno session etc great not got ct scan in month to see if tumors have shrunk hopefully they have . This immunotherapy is a new one I am taking part in trials for it as far as I know I am only one having it in uk

Soc 5 months ago in reply to RayMK

What is a Scarborough warning Ray. Didn't like to ask.

Gill H 5 months ago in reply to RayMK

Thanks to you too, Ray ️

I had a feeling you'd look it up hon, so now you know. You've left out the essential flat cap! Hugs sweetheart xxx

Ukiboy 5 months ago in reply to Gill H

My youngest loves salt and chilli chips and I pinch a few.

RayMK 5 months ago in reply to Soc

It means something done at very short notice, or no notice at all.

Fortunately Gill tipped me off about the flat cap. I wonder if they sell them at the border posts together with a useful phrase book? xxx

ALLLMUM 5 months ago in reply to Gill H

I was on crutches and also used a wheelchair for quite a few months before and after total knee replacement.

You would be amazed at how courteous people can be.

Even football supporters! Take note I didn't say Leeds fans

I hope you don't have to wait too long to attend.

I also went in the disability area for a while. At City, the 'pt' gets the paid for seat or area and the carer gets a free ticket.

Check it out when you can.

My 58 years of being a BLUE and attending as many games as I can has kept me 'grounded' during some tough times.

Nothing like a good, fist pump, wave of hands or, if possible, a rant on the terraces.