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

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lilymoo 4 months ago in reply to Millibob

Hi there

Amandas 4 months ago in reply to Soc

Soc

Oh it can be so overwhelming at times. I can be doing ok then i get these thoughts and everything seens hooeless. I find if im home alone and have too much time on my hands its worse. What about you xxx

Sbird 4 months ago in reply to Dingg

Hi Dingg

Good to hear that hubby's improved. I hope you have had a good rest and can get a decent meal inside you.

Millibob 4 months ago in reply to lilymoo

Hello lilymoo

I can't answer your questions but I know someone who can.

I suggest you contact our Support Line in 0808 808 00 00 (8am to 8pm 7 days a week). If they can't give you the answers you need they should be able to book you an appointment with an information and support advisor.

I am aware of a couple of children's cancer charities:

Together for Short Lives - You can contact them on 0808 8088 100 (Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm0 - e-mail helpline@togetherforshortlives.org.uk or web page www.togetherforshortlives.com

Young Lives vs Cancer - Again on 0300 330 0803 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) e-mail GetSupport@younglivesvcancer.org.uk or web page www.younglivesvcancer.org.uk

If you have a Maggie's at your local hospital - this is a cancer charity where you can just drop in, no appointment required, they should also be able to help.

I hope the above helps.

Best wishes - Brian.

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Ukiboy 4 months ago in reply to Dingg

So glad that things have settled down a bit. Have a well deserved rest. Keep us updated about how things go. Loads of love to you gorgeous lady

Milkey 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

Hello everyone hope you are well not been on the page for a long time but i have thought of you lovely people every day which is very nice because it makes me happy to think of you all work with my bus company did not go well only paid me 12 weeks wages for 26 years with them so we will see what happens Steve

Milkey 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

Hello Gill H would you no what the best stuff to get for drie mouth because of my medication thanks Steve

Ukiboy 4 months ago in reply to Milkey

Sorry to hear this Mikey. Could you get a copy of their policy concerning renumeration when you leave. This seems very tight on their side.

Milkey 4 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Yes i am whating for the union to get back to me because there is a lot more that should happen hope all is OK with you i now i don't now you but it's like i do do that make sense

Ukiboy 4 months ago in reply to Milkey

Ah Mikey. That's lovely. I'm just an ordinary Joe, born and raised in Doncaster. I hope everything works out for you. Did you ever watch 'On the buses'. I remember Reg Varney and the miserable Inspector.