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."
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Soc 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

i am fine thanks gill. not tired at all. i have been messaging my niece tonight. she is 53 and has lost alot of weight she didnt need it though gill and she has gone too far. i am worried about her.

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

you are not silly gill.

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Soc

Oh dear. That is a worry and it can often get out of hand. I know as my youngest had bulimia in her teens and it was an awful time. She's fully recovered and very healthy now - she's got 4 grown up children to prove it.

Keep an eye on your niece as eating disorders can affect adults even in later life xxx

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

she is a very clever girl gill. she has got everything a good job a nice house and 2 grown up children. she has got a good husband known each other since they were kids. she keeps saying she has to watch what she eats. she wasnt overweight she used to be happy and healthy but has changed.

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

glad to know your youngest has got through it.

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Soc

Yes, it does change people and often goes hand in hand with body dismorphia. I'm not sure if I've spelt that correctly but I'll explain if you're not familiar with the term xxx

Milkey 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

Good morning Gill H how's things going with your

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Milkey

Morning Steve

You didn't finish your post but if you meant OH he's fine thanks.

How are you my fine fella? Sonia's around too xxx

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

yes i have heard of it but please explain it to me.

Soc 4 months ago in reply to Milkey

good evening milkey hope you are okay.