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

Be a part of the supportive Community in this discussion thread.

  • I fully agree, the folk here are all amazing and have kept me going, as have others on another much smaller group. Love to you all.

    If that's Dani (Beesuit's group) then you are in another great group. She's amazing.

    England 2  - Norway 1 (Bellingham and Keane to score) - I've got a shilling on it - you can laugh tomorrow. Stuck out tongue winking eye.

    You two enjoy the game - the dry white is open xx

    And that's me and Ryder on the sofa for the next 3 hours!!

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  • Photo for the day - our view through the hedge

    That's Morcambe Bay with the Lake District in the background.

    It's cooled here quite a bit this evening. Alan's in bed and I'm listening to Paul Okenfold, Starry Eyed Surprise being my favourite of his tracks. 

    I got my cancer diagnosis 2 years ago yesterday so I'm having a little alcoholic celebration tonight that I'm out the other side Fingers crossedWine glass

    H 

  • I bought a couple of chocolate flavoured stouts from Aldi ( other outlets are available) and a couple of magnum chocolate ice-creamds

    Super healthy. OH has been on Oxycodone and has found it difficult starting to reduce the dose. She's gone down from 60mg to 45mg and the side effects have not been great. Lots of being sick and feeling a burnt sensation. Has anyone here had experience of this.

    By the way Gill, you've been amazing in supporting all of us.

  • Can't help re Oxycodone but I hope OH feels better soon. 

    H 

  • Well done on finishing your Chemo. A great achievement. xx

  • Thanks Kez. It's been exhausting,  particularly the last 6 weeks xx

  • Three massive cheers for reaching that brilliant milestone Helen, and what a beautiful setting to do in!

    Bloody well done lass, hugs and love xxx

  • What an amazing photo. Enjoy your celebratory drink. x

  • You're an amazing lady, Julie. A true inspiration and wishing you the very best of everything for your stem cell treatment.

    Hugs and love sweetheart xxx

  • Congratulations Sbird. You deserve more than a little alcohol.Loads of love 

     Heart️Cocktail