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

This discussion thread is for members who:

Have trouble sleeping and looking for somewhere to talk
Would like some company and support each other during the night
Share some things you do that helps you get to sleep

Be a part of the supportive Community in this discussion thread.

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

got it gill. thanks. they seem to work on this page but not the others.

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Soc

Well at least you're sorted now sweetie.

I'm just doing TLC but will be back in a while.

Hugs hon xxx

Snl 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

Hi I’m really sorry … I’m not sure I’m in the right place/ posting what I have ….

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

thanks gill.xxx

Soc 4 months ago in reply to JamesH

hi james hope you are keeping well. i get panic attacks made worse after my cancer diagnosis.

Lin0506 4 months ago in reply to Snl

Hi Snl you are in the right place I think some of the other members are having troubles with their posts this evening. I’m sorry to hear about your dad it must have been a horrible shock. This is a great group filled with all sorts of lovely people all with different experiences to share and others will be along to give you words of wisdom! You must be going through a terrible time and I’m sending you virtual hugs. There are usually people on this thread throughout the night if you want to share shout vent whatever please feel free to free to do so.

Linda xxx

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

sorry gill all my posts were getting lost think it is okay now.

Lin0506 4 months ago in reply to Snl

Me again Snl do you have anyone supporting you at the moment? Try and make sure that you are looking after yourself if you can. There are groups specifically for family members and also carers so you might like to post on those groups and get some support and wisdom from the members there. The site can be a little difficult to navigate sometimes but a community champion will be online at some point and will be able to give you direct links to access these forums xxx

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Snl

Good evening Snl and welcome aboard.

Don't worry if you think you're in the wrong place, just give a brief outline why you've joined and we'll soon have you sorted.

You're welcome to post here anytime at all my lovely xxx

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Snl

I'm really sorry lovely, but there's no other post from yourself that I can see, although Linda obviously did.

There must be glitches with the site tonight, so let's hope they get sorted out soon xxx