Awake and up all night

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“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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  • Good evening lovely lady.  I know where your other half is coming from. Ive got an appointment in august to speak to a clinical physchologist. As i said to my hubby the surgeons/ doctors deal with your body but who helps us move forward in our minds. 

    Hope you get some sleep this evening xxx

  • I love your photos Helen.xxx

  • Ta toots 

    H 

  • Hi H

    We took Dad to Nursing Hime earlier today and bought him out again, I just couldn’t  leave him there with a clear conscience. Luckily the hospice have agreed he can stay there tonight until we can sort care out at home. I’m under no illusions that it will be a bed of rose's but it was the right decision.

    Thank you. X 

  • Hi good evening 

    Ah different to mine, do you mind ne asking how youve tolerated them. 

    Good luck hun almost there xx

  • Evening Linda Smiley cat 

    Sorry for the delay in replying but a mini emergency cropped up involving OH - sorted now, fingers crossed Fingers crossed 

    Even though England eventually won last night his coupon still ended up in the bin as the other game spoiled it. I'd actually predicted a win for DRC and boy, was I disappointed when they lost. Undeserved imo, and I would have pocketed almost £600 if they'd won. I've not bothered with the bookies today. Confounded

    Have a lovely evening sweetie xxx

  • Hi Tracey sorry to hear about your dad. Whatever you decide to do I am sure it will be the best for your dad.xxx

  • Hello Tracey ( 

    Thank you for your latest post - I understand why you are taking that route.

    You now - if you haven't done it already need to contact your local Council, let them know the score and obtain a "Care Needs Assessment" via the Council Adult Social Care department. (Dad will end up with his own Social worker or he would with our Council)

    They will be able to let you know if your dad is entitled to any funded care or financial help and also if you are entitled to any equipment and adaptions - grab rails and shower safety equipment etc.

    Our Support Line on 0808 808 00 00 (8am to 8pm 7 days a week) are brilliant for advice on this subject.

    Let me know if I can help with anything else.

    Best wishes - Brian.

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  • That sounds like a result. How do you feel about that?

  • Hi. Such a difficult time for you and your parents.Can I ask what happened when you went to the home today? How did Dad react?

    Was it the thought of walking away that was too much for you?

    I hope his sleep-over at least goes well and that in itself will give you confidence in options going forward.

    Take care