Awake and up all night

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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

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  • Hi Amanda and the gang Grin 

    Sorry I wasn't around much yesterday as I was in a foul mood with OH and didn't want to give anyone my bad vibes.

    All sorted now and I've been catching up with all the posts. Great news that Soc's blue badge is getting sorted, and hopefully in the post soon.

    Sorry to hear about yourself, my lovely. I hope anti sickness tablets will help get the nausea under control soon.

    Take care sweetheart, hugs and love xxx

  • Hope you and OH kissed and made up.I thought I heard some shouting coming from your neck of the woods.

  • Pippin hid under a bush.

  • Uki, it's a wonder they didn't hear me in Huddersfield!

    I fully appreciate the mental and physical health issues since OH's illness got him in its stranglehold, but I find it hard to deal with his apathy as it's alien to me. Yes, kissed and made up - till the next time and back to groundhog day again. Give me strength!

    How are you doing, our kid? Hugs sweetheart xxx

  • Youngest brought her boyfriend over to stay the night. We all chilled, had a curry and watched Taskmaster. It's these simple things that make you feel normal. Loads of love big sis.

  • Pippin likes her boyfriend, so it's good he's got the seal of approval from Princyboy. By the way, Pippin's been moonlighting in a film. His character is Frodo in The Quiet Place - Day one. It's an alieny sort of movie. The previous films had Emily Blunt in. I've seen none of his paycheck. You'd have thought he would have bought us at least a Muller Corner.

  • Thanks so much hon Thumbsup

    I agree, normality brings comfort. I've never seen Taskmaster - I get it confused with Pop master, which we do watch. I'll give it a go as I often clock it when scrolling for programmes.

    Lol! Tell Pippin to hand over some of his earnings! I've seen two of the Quiet Place franchise films and enjoyed them. I'm going to Google now for Pip's alter ego - I'll let you know what I think of his acting skills in a while.

    Pippin, sorry for making you hide yesterday, little man, you can come out now xxx

  • It's alright Gill. After his move debut, he's now sat on a chaise longue being fed fishy treats. How fame can go to your head.

  • Aw, Pippin deserves his treats as being a celebrity can be a very tiring job.

    I've just had a look at the Quiet Place cats and discovered Pips had two understudys. They had to colour their fur in black to make the markings match up. Had you noticed some dark dusty patches on Pippin's back when he went awol and then slunk back home for treats?

    Talking of food/treats, it's time to get our dinner on, so bye for now and much love for cheering us up. Here's a Star star xxx

  • You're welcome lovely lady and OH.