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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  • I feel asleep at 8pm last night absolutely exhsusted didnt get chance to do the icepacks. I woke up at 10ish when hsppy came up to bed and went bavk off. 

    It sounds like a lovely part that you live. Since being off work and going through this journey i appreciate nature a lot more than i have in my 58 years. Truly beautiful to just sit and watch. 

    Yes wales is pretty xx

  • So very sorry my love.

    You're one of the bravest people I've ever been privileged to know but your time must be for yourself and your family now.

    Sending you all our love sweetheart xxx

  • So sorry to hear this Dingg. We are all sending you love and you are in our thoughts. He fought really hard and so did you xxxx

  • Hi Gill Hope youve had a lovely day. I have had a tension headache most of day but it is passing. Heat and chemo dont mix and i get dreadful anxiety about it all so im my own worst enemy.  

    You and OH sound like a lovely couple think weve got to have good sensevof humour havent we going through this journey. I met my Glyn 14 years ago and we got married 12 years ago i am one lucky lady to have met him.

    Gavin and stacey is certainly worth a watch. It should make you laugh. Look on bbc iplayer lots of episodes on there let me know what you think. 

    There is a nice breeze now but still very hot. 

    Big hugs hun xxx

  • Hi im sorry i missed this post i do apologise do you find sometimes things are missed. 

    Thank you for your kind words means a lot honestly its nice to know there are lovely people like you in the world. Its good to have a chat and a laugh. Archies in bed now bless him far too hot for him to cope with xxxx

  • Just rest Amanda. Although you can't see it, there's an unholy war going on in your body and it's telling you to rest! And you are going to win the battle!! Keep drink that water and stay cool!  Sunglasses xxx 

  • Hi Amanda.

    No worries about the posts sweetheart, as I keep having the same problem.

    You'll have seen the sad news from Dingg hon. I realise you didn't get to know her like most of us here did but we're pretty down right now and OH and me have cried as she's been so brave and supportive for her hubby. It's been a shock lovely, so I'll take a little while with OH as he's upset.

    You take good care of yourself sweetheart, and sending you love and hugs xxx

  • Hello  

    Thank you for your post - I appreciate you telling us all on the Community. Please accept my sincere condolences at this time. I am so sorry.

    I am aware this is a time for you and the family and you have plenty of things on your mind and lots going on. 

    We are all here for you if we can help - I don't know your circumstances but I do have plenty of resources if you need to reach out for help - please do message me either on the group or via my private message box - it's open I don't need a friends request.

    Two quick ones:

    * The support line on 0808 808 00 00 (8am to 8pm 7 days a week) is there for you. Please do give them a call - they can help.

    * Should you feel the need for additional support we have this group you may wish to join, and here's the link you need:

     Bereaved spouses and partners forum 

    Remember - you are one of us - and we are all here for you - stick with us, vent if you need but we are all here for you and more than happy to help.

    Kindest regards - Brian xx

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  • Thanks 

    Appreciate it a lot.

    Family been there.

    He was very ill this morning and the shocking thing over months is how much he deteriorated 

    I tried my best to help him. There are no words really.

    Will keep in touch 

    Love to everyone x

  • We all saw how much you helped him and how much love you had for him. I know there are no words. Hope you can get comfort from your family. You are a special lady and I am honoured to be part of thesupport network for you. I haven't done anything really but I do have so much admiration for you. Loads of love Ukiboy. Heart️