Awake and up all night

That's brilliant and thank goodness for the lovely nurse who prescribed them for you. Let's hope their magic works again tonight.

I wish I was more like OH as he has no problems getting off to sleep. If he gets up during the night to use the loo, he gets straight back off again. I'm the other way and wake right up! It's annoying xxx

I find it hard getting off to sleep then I wake up at 2 am it is annoying.xxx

I know, it's always between 2 and 3 when I wake up. It's a good job podcasts work, usually.

I'll just go over to the other group to wish them goodnight hon. They're not night owls, even though one of them doesn't sleep well. She has had more than her fair share of bad luck lately and it's been an awful time for her. If you're still awake when I get back I'll carry on chatting, no problem. If you feel like you might be able to settle then I'll say night night to you too, sweetheart. Hugs and love xxx

So sorry to hear about your friend. Hope things get better for her. Goodnight and sleep well.xxx

Just found this forum and this is my first post. Awake at silly o’clock again. Life is very stressful at the moment. Today is D day as i start the first of 20 radiotherapy sessions today. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer 18 months ago. Had surgery a year ago but unfortunately it was found to have spread in Kan this year. Also struggling with caring for my 83 year old father who was diagnosed with advanced metastatic prostate cancer as well 3 weeks ago. His cancer is more advanced than mine and he is on end of life care being looked after at home by Dorothy House Hospice. It’s horrific seeing my father die of the same disease as I have. Any way just wanted to share and say hello

Good morning Kev, and a very warm welcome but so sorry to hear about both yourself and your dad. You've suffered a double blow and everyone here will have sympathy, my friend.

Thank you for sharing but it's sad, seeing the demise of a parent and many of us can attest to that, but you're doing all you can and the hospice nurses will most likely be playing a big part in keeping dad as comfortable as possible. I hope being cared for at home has given him respite.

It's totally understandable being stressed out and struggling with sleep, what with your recurrence and RT starting today, but take a deep breath and steady yourself. All is not lost as today marks the start of what will hopefully begin your recovery from this cruel disease. Take things day by day or even hour by hour, and start moving forward, sweetheart. It can be done.

When our community champion, Brian, sees your post he'll provide a link to the prostate forum and there you'll be able to connect with others for more specific advice and support.

Keep posting here too Kev, as the folk are fantastic and understand what you're going through. You can rant, moan or share your thoughts and we'll always listen and respond.

Now you get prepared to start RT today, and I'm wishing you the very best of luck with it and for a good recovery. We're all behind you and sending strength and love xxx

Good morning Kev and welcome to the group. I hope your radiotherapy goes well today sending hugs

Linda xxx

Morning. Hope you are doing ok. Can I add

@Kev69540 You have so much going on. Understandable that just when you really need sleep it was illusive.

Good luck with the start of this phase of your treatment. Look after yourself although I do understand that you must feel pulled in two directions.

Do you and your father have other family members able to support you?

Unusually I slept last night but keep reaching out here, there is a wealth of information and people who understand the emotional and mental whirlwind as both patients and relatives.

Good luck today 

Good Morning Kev (Kev69540 ) 

Another warm welcome to the group, although I am so sorry to find you joining us. Do stick with this group as they are a cracking bunch and can offer plenty of advice and support. I am so sorry to read about your dad at this time.

I am 4.5 years into my personal prostate cancer journey and we have a dedicated Prostate Cancer group on the Community - here's the link you need:

 Prostate cancer forum 

Just click on the link I have provided and when the page opens up, click on "join" on the black banner at the bottom of the page. When you have chance why not introduce yourself in the "New Here - Say Hello" Section. Here's a link to help you:

 New to the Online Community - some help in getting started 

We also have this thread which you might like to read before your radiotherapy:

 What you wish you had known before starting Radiotherapy? 

I hope the above helps. Do get back to me if you need any help in navigating the Community and I wish you well with your Radiotherapy.

Best wishes - Brian.

Morning. I am still getting to grips with the tools on this forum. 

I have edited my last post but it didn't update. Any chance you could direct it to Kev?

Thanks