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."
Community member, ‘Pancreatic cancer’ group

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  • You're spot on there Shimmer - if folk don't see it, you haven't got it. Simple.

    My OH hasn't got a voice box anymore but the amount of people who ask if he can still talk astounds me! Then I have to patiently explain... through gritted teeth! Sheesh xxx

  • Aw thanks for not thinking I'm round the twist, Ray - I think.

    Anyway hon, I don't blame you at all for not wanting to be retrained to someone else's standards as I wouldn't have had that nonsense either - if there's any modifications to be done, then I'm the one who does those.

    I doubt anyone would have lived up to your dear wife anyway Ray, and only yourself could have chosen otherwise. My former husband died but we'd been apart for many years before it happened. I was still devastated though, and cried for days whilst OH made attempts to comfort me. He's never been married and doesn't cope well with grief, but could have been a bit flummoxed seeing me crumble as he's never been used to that.

    I think this topic's got a bit heavy, so let's lighten up a bit. I'm thinking about watching the football in a bit - I know you don't have a telly so how will you fall asleep hon? Or you might be already xxx

  • I hope you watch a match that has a satisfying result. I'm about to don the earphones and listen to music on you tube. Wishing you a good night, peaceful sleep and a cheerful Sunday, well, the rest of it. Ray xxx

  • The same back to you hon. Night night and I really have done something dodgy to my phone. Sleep well Sleeping xxx

  • Thanks so much Debbie,

    Been a hard day, they don't think he has long, but sent us home tonight as he was a bit more stable. He has awful delusions and is poorly.

    Our hearts are always in West Wales, our family originate from Haverfordwest and Tenby but the same old story to go back its finding work.

    Hubby and all of us were meant to be in West Wales now for a few weeks. Just being there feels like home again x

    Glad Gill's OH ok. 

  • Gill and Ray hi

    Been sent home to get sleep hubby stable but delusional.  Very hard. 

    Done something to my phone too dropped it face down now its temperamental 

    Xx

  • Hi soc

    Thinking of you xx

  • I'm here if you want a chat hon. I think you should get some rest though as you'll be whacked out with everything. Try for some sleep soon sweetheart xxx

  • Wishing everyone struggling a few moments of peace, to sleep, rest and gather strength 

    Nyt 

  • Ukigeller

    Thanks so much 

    Loads of tests being done.

    He thinks none of the nurses are real nurses but did make us laugh he thinks l am the only real nurse. I do try lol.

    He's stable tonight but not great symptoms they can't find reasons for, he has bleeding in the stomach and an inflamed heart.

    Stable for the night.

    Thinking of anyone else having difficult night Crescent moon 

    We will get there.

    Helped nurses get blood pressure cuff on, pain killers and got him to use his mouthwash, small victories xx

    Hubby said there's only one other real nurse and of course he's on holiday !!

    Thanks all especially Pippin who makes me feel calmer every time l see the picture, what a lovely animal we are able to share our journey with such a beautiful cat.

    Their love is unconditional we must all learn how important that really is xxxx

    Love and hugs xx