Awake and up all night

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“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."
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  • HI Gilly, we're not long back from Rhos on Sea, a lovely few hours of doing not a lot. perfect. about 18 years ago, there was a lovely, pure white tom cat which used to come to the garden, I had 2 jack Russell's at the time, so was a little concerned for him as he would sneak in the kitchen to see if the dogs had left any food, he was a little thin, but unneutered, so didn't think much of it, but put a little food out for him as he was so affectionate, and miraculously, my 2 JRs put up with his popping in, then these large brown marks started appearing on his skin, and he'd often have a limp, it turned out the B#@tard who was supposed to take care of him, was not only neglecting him, but abusing him, she thought it was funny to stub her cigs out on him and hit him, my girls put her right and he went to live with my eldest. poor fella had his wotsits removed, but had a wonderful 16 years of love and companionship.

    love Eddie and Sheila xx

  • Aw the poor, poor pussycat. Don't you just detest cruelty to animals? The thing is, no matter how badly they've been treated, they almost always put their trust in people who show them love. Well done your girls, for coming to his rescue, so a happy ending for the boy xx

    Sounds like you've had a perfect day and that's what we like to hear Eddie. We've had a quiet one but nice and calm - no racing about, just taking it easy, so we're all content. 

    Much further up thread, I remember that Knat is due to have her op tomorrow, so I'll send her my best in the morning and if anyone else wants to do the same.

    Lots of love to you and Sheila xxx

  • PS I started to doubt my memory so checked back. It's this Thursday when Knat has her op, not tomorrow xxx

  • Absolutely my friend, you must be a poor excuse for a human being to take your inadequacies out on a defenceless creature, anyway the lovely fella came out on top in the end, he did have to put up with being called Snowy lol, and a quiet relaxing day sounds good to me, good preparation for the days ahead, welcome to the poor memory club Gilly, Im not sure if I remember Knat, but will check, can you remember how long ago she posted?.

    love Eddie and Sheila xx 

  • It was a good couple of weeks back Eddie, and you spoke to her about Lesley I think. Aw I like Snowy as a name cos it reminds me of Christmas.

    Don't know if it's just me but it's feeling really stuffy.  Hugs xxx

  • Yep muggy here too Gill xx

  • Hi hon.  Still don't know how Nige and Ellise are doing, ok I hope.  Did the magnesium knock you out today.  I've been tired without touching the stuff but I'm blaming it on the heat.

    Hey Debs, there might be a couple of storms next week, and I bet you'll get more chance than me, being on the west coast.  Fingers crossed.

    Cwtches hon xxx

  • I can so relate to that lonely place, which I have not experienced before this diagnosis. I keep crying and feel so fearful, is anyone else out there feeling like this ? I am so scared of upcoming chemotherapy..

  • Thanks Gilly, and yes it's been muggy , I'm never sure about it  has as I'm going through the male menopause againGrinning, I  will look up Knat now, after an ice cream Cold sweat, cooling down nicely now Grin.

    Eddie xx