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 RayMK

You are lucky you don't put weight on. I have put half a stone on. Trying to lose it. You are not much older than me. I am 74 and have osteoarthritis and spondylitis in my back which is painful. You always make me chuckle.

Ukiboy 5 months ago in reply to RayMK

You look like your stocking up for Armageddon.

Soc 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Lol.

RayMK 5 months ago in reply to ShimmeringUnicorn

Lol. My motto these days seems to be 'Don't do today what you can put off 'til tomorrow.'

I've thus become an expert at putting things off and making ever longer lists of things I have not yet done.

Soc 5 months ago in reply to RayMK

I do the same Ray. Keep putting things off. Sending big hugs to you.xxx

Soc 5 months ago in reply to ShimmeringUnicorn

Evening shimmering hope you are doing okay.

Ukiboy 5 months ago in reply to RayMK

My OH's grandma used to tell her "Always eat the best first, then you'll always be eating the best".

ShimmeringUnicorn 5 months ago in reply to Soc

Hi I am being good and have retired for the evening. Took myself out for a hobble earlier. Sunny but very windy.

Decided to treat myself to a veggie breakfast for lunch... it was huge! 3 eggs, several sausages, lots of mushrooms, hash browns, toms, beans and 2 toast. Was more like a hamper!

How are you?

Soc 5 months ago in reply to ShimmeringUnicorn

That sounds lovely hope you enjoyed it. Keep resting that ankle. I am not great to be honest shimmering. I suffer with anxiety and get frightened at night. I have just had my favourite some toast and muller corner for supper.xxx

RayMK 5 months ago in reply to Soc

Soc, if you don't mind me asking, is your anxiety caused by insecurity or is it runaway thoughts which hem you into a corner? I now live alone. It is surprising how random thoughts can generate concerns that during the day you would just brush to one side. Clearly, all of us on here have reasons for unwelcome thoughts. It seems to be easier to philosophically nudge them away during the day by giving them a mental shrug whilst relighting determination to take each day as it comes. It can be more difficult to shake off the same thoughts during the night. Music, a good book or a chocolate eclair may work at times. Sometimes you just need something to hug or hold your hand. Having a pet cat or dog can help, but living alone can make looking after one difficult. A teddy bear works when we are young, but mine is now happier sitting next to my late wife's teddy bear on the chest of drawers. A realistic robotic cat would be nice. Can you think of something that would help you? Have you tried you tube hypnosis? It can be very soothing. I hope you find a way to feel calmer overnight. Ray xxx