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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Lin0506 4 months ago in reply to lh_uk_92

Brilliant news I was stage 1b too!

Kezdc16ad 4 months ago in reply to Soc

No, we are definitely not used to it. I don’t even have any socks on, and I always have my bed socks on. Short pyjamas too.
It’s an age thing too, feel the heat more now. xx

Jen1952 4 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Harrogate for 4 nights then on to my sister's near Wakefield for 2 nights.

I was born in South Yorkshire, but moved to the South in 1988 for job promotion. My daughter is a pure Southerner, but my Son, who now lives in Australia has not lost his Yorkshire accent.

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to excavator

No worries about not liking football Derek, and that performance last night should make you glad about it. Appallingly lackluster.

Aw that's a shame you didn't catch on with rugby either but each to their own my friend. OH is a huge Leeds Rhinos fan and because of what happened to Rob Burrow, MND, we make monthly donations to his charity and also the Leeds Cancer Centre to make things easier for others. Rob was one of OH's heroes and we like to give a little back to the hospitals for what they did for OH. It's a lot less than what I used to spend on booze and does a lot more good, but the weight I lost initially has piled back on, due to the fact I always seem to be hungry like the wolf! Now that's not good xxx

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Kezdc16ad

i know kez i always wear socks in bed i get cold feet.i find it cooler without a duvet on but got to keep my knickers on.

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Kezdc16ad

cant wear socks in this weather.

Jen1952 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

Thank you so much, I am so pleased I joined this forum, there's some things I can't talk about with my OH, he thinks I am so strong and capable, whilst at the moment I'm not. I cried once in front of him when I got the diagnosis, but since any tears have been in private. My daughter has been great as have my grandchild, but I can't express how anxious I am to them, don't want to upset them.

Lot's of hugs and Thank you to all the people on this blog. Xxx

Kezdc16ad 4 months ago in reply to lh_uk_92

That is really great news. x

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Jen1952

i understand jen/ i have only just told my daughter didnt want to upset her.

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Soc

You always make me giggle Sonia

I've got to go now, as TLC is coming up. I didn't realise what time it was - too busy yakking on here, but I'll look back in when I'm done.

Lovely talking to everyone and big hugs xxx