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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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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Ukiboy 4 months ago in reply to Lin0506

A cruise in the rain. Sign me up.️

Ukiboy 4 months ago in reply to Sbird

Hope you have a lovely time.

Ukiboy 4 months ago in reply to Amandas

I think from my OH's experience, they're always fiddling with percentages. They have to strike the balance between the chemotherapy being effective and not knocking you out completely. Good luck with it all. Loads of love from Ukiboy, OH and Pippin.

Amandas 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

Hi Gill

Yes laughter can cure most things. I feel really good and have for last few days but i know chemo will pack a punch next week.

Hope everything is ok.

Speak later

Xxx

Amandas 4 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Thank you means a lot to know others have an understanding. My family are fantastic but can only imagine what is happening to me.

Yes your right first 1 was 100% and horrendous. 2 and 3 were 80% on both this 1 has been 70% and 80% on the other. I have tolerated it better this time i think.

Have a lovely day

Amanda xx

Daisy53 4 months ago in reply to Lin0506

Enjoy the cruise Linda. xxx

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Amandas

Hi again Mandy

Thanks hon. Two bus rides and a short taxi trip and we're home. The appointment went ok but OH will need blood tests for his thyroid checking - I asked for that doing last year. Anyway, he's also being referred to the clinical psychologist for constant low moods, so hopefully that'll help him too

I'm hoping next week won't prove too taxing for you sweetheart, but keep your positivity on the up and we can keep on laughing with the rest of the gang. Big hugs xxx

Daisy53 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

Glad to hear that the appointment went well Gill. Hope the clinical psychologist can help your OH with his low moods. Hugs xxx

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Daisy53

Aw thanks sweetie yes, me too as it's not pleasant for him.

Onwards and upwards is the best route to take and he's coming along whether he likes it or not. I'm bossy.

Hugs back hon xxx

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to ALLLMUM

Afternoon Jean

Fingers crossed chemo number 5 goes well today sweetie.

Let us know how it went if you feel up to it xxx