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 Ukiboy

ah the lovely pippin. he has cheered me up.xxx

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

evening gill. you are wonder woman. your OH is a pampered young man. i have been feeling tired today. hope you sleep well tonight my lovely.xxx

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Soc

Thanks hon. I'm sure once my bonce hits the pillow I'll be out for the count.

Isn't our gorgeous Pippin a game changer? I never fail to smile when I see his sweet little face. Awww, big cuddles for Pips too xxx

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

oh yes i love pippin. i have had a few cats and loved them all. i havent seen fluffy for a few weeks hope nothing has happened to him.

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to ShimmeringUnicorn

Evening Shimmer

That happened to me once and I hit the wrong button when that message came up - lost the whole post. I now make sure I hit 'continue' so I don't get annoyed with myself.

Keep on trucking, sweet cheeks xxx

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Soc

Oh Sonia, I was just about to ask if Fluffy had been round. I hope he's ok too, the little love.

Yes, I've had several cats too, all much loved, but I'm not sure if we'll be able to have another just yet.

We make do with luring any puss around with treats. I've started feeding next door's boy streak and beef and he loves it - I even bought him a pack of Dreamies for extra temptation. I'm a sucker for animals but they're adorable xxx

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

so am i gill. love animals. its not like fluffy he usually comes every day. the last time i saw him he didnt look well. he is a elderley cat thats kind of you to buy dreamies. daisy came 2 days ago but she doesnt come very often.

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

i am off to bed gill so will say night night and sleep well sweetie.xxx

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Soc

Now I'm worried about Fluffy. Let us know if he comes round lovey, so we'll know if he's ok.

We once had a gorgeous little cat call several times a day. He lived down the road and was very shy, but we loved him. He stopped coming too, and after several weeks of absence we accepted we wouldn't see him again. We were so upset and I cried for ages. If that happened now the positions would be reversed with OH crying buckets instead. He had an eye leak this morning but hopefully we'll get that sorted out when his therapy starts. xxx

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Soc

Night night sweetie and have a good sleep Hugs and love xxx