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

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Soc 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

i have been having problems gill. trying to post and nothing coming up. hope snl has not been put off and keeps posting.xxx

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Soc

So do I lovey. Did you see the post from Snl that Linda replied to as there was nothing on my phone at all?

How are you doing today hon? xxx

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

only saw one post from snl same one that you saw. seen lindas reply but thats it.

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

i am okay thanks gill. sleep is a bit better. i am only getting up once a night instead of every 2 hours.

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Soc

Oh dear, I guess the gremlins are out tonight.

Well let's hope Snl gets somewhere and also comes back here to chat. It's getting late though, so maybe she or he will try for some sleep.

OH and me have had a pleasant day but it's been stifling and uncomfortable. How about yourself sweetheart? Xxx

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Soc

Our posts crossed - got it now hon xxx

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

too warm for me gill. no energy. my friend has been phoning me so thats good. i am seeing my anaesthetist on thursday as my operation to remove my tumour will be in july. will be glad when it is over.xxx

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Soc

We'll all be glad when your operation is done and you're back here, posting away. Not long to wait now sweetheart xxx

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

thank you gill. i have to have radiotherapy for 4 weeks. prince said he will take me but i feel awful keep relying on him. he has been great. i have given him some money for petrol.xx

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Soc

That's really good of you, and I'm sure the only thing Prince is concerned about is you, so don't worry hon. It's really good that you're getting much better sleeps as that all helps.

I wonder how Rose is doing? I often think about her when posting here.

My phone is being a big nuisance tonight Sonia xxx