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

I agree with you Gill. Well done for getting him checked. Uki has the right idea.xx

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Millibob

That's a flipping great story about that guy Brian, and now knowing you're into double figures, well...I'll doff my cap, Sir, but I don't wear one so I'll drop a curtsy instead.

Seriously, keep on keeping on as besides spreading awareness it must do you good, too.

Hugs for a hero xxx

Sbird 4 months ago in reply to Weybridgehoping

Hello

I'm sorry to hear of your diagnosis and that you're struggling with your sleep.

Welcome to the 24 hour chat group.

Millibob 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

Hi Gill

I do need a new wardrobe!!

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Sbird 4 months ago in reply to RosieCat2011

Hello Rosie

Sorry to hear about your intimacy issues. I'm afraid I don't have an answer for you.

Maybe it's early days for your husband and he needs some time. Could he be embarrassed to talk about it?

I hope things get better for you.

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Millibob

️ xxx️

Sbird 4 months ago in reply to Sbird

Evening all

We're back home and it looks like we'll be hiding from the heat for the next few days

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Sbird

Evening Helen. Welcome home. This heat doesn't agree with me. Try and keep cool. Sending big hugs.xxx

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Sbird

Welcome home from me too Helen xxx

Amandas 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

Hi Gill H, Sbird, Soc and this lovely group. I hope you are doing ok. Ive had a rough few days but feeling a bit more human thank goodness. Side effects from chemo are exhausting. My head has felt extremely muzzy as if ive had a damn good drink which i dont cos im tea total .

Im not too keen on the heat i must be honest. Be nice to hear from you.

Amanda xx