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."
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Hello lilymoo
A warm welcome to the online Community from me although I am sorry to find you joining us. You will find plenty of support on this group where you can chat about cancer and anything else that comes to mind.
The Community is divided up into various support groups ad you may also wish to join these two groups:
Parents of children with cancer forum and
Just click on the links I have provided and when the page opens up click on "join" on the black banner at the bottom of the page. You can then introduce yourself to the group once you have joined - here's a link showing how to do that:
New to the Online Community - some help in getting started
Remember, the Support Line is also there for you on 0808 808 00 00 (8am to 8pm 7 days a week).
If you require any further help in navigation the Community, please do get back to me.
Best wishes - Brian.
Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm
Strength, Courage, Faith, Hope, Defiance, VICTORY.
I am a Macmillan volunteer.
