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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Ukiboy 4 months ago in reply to Dingg

Hi Dingg. You've had no control over events for a long time. I think it's ok to have some back and say "Stop, in my own time." I always think that at a time you have no energy and are emotionally spent out, you are expected to arrange lots of things that require you to be practical and emotionally stable.Take things at your own pace and lean on others for help. You've been so busy and hyper vigilant for such a long time and are probably exhausted. Be kind to yourself and get rest where you can. Loads of love Ukiboy.

Sbird 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

Gill H said:
he's got an appointment with the dentist this afternoon for a series of fillings!

I hope that goes well.

Sbird 4 months ago in reply to Sbird

Morning all

Thinking of you Dingg Glad you've got family around.

It's a bit cooler this morning so we're going to go for a walk.

Ukiboy 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

Good luck for OH with his fillings. ️️

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Thank you Uki and Helen xxx

At this rate OH will soon resemble a piano keyboard!

Take care lovelies xxx

Ukiboy 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

As long as his teeth don't look like the minor keys. I just had a vision of you playing chopsticks on your OH's teeth.

Ukiboy 4 months ago

Hi Gill

Bit worried about Soc. Can't remember whether she was having surgery around this time.

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Uki, I'm constantly worrying about her. I'm praying she's ok and perhaps just taken a step back.

I'll need to check but I'm pretty sure Sonia's surgery is due in August. I'll go back for a look.

Hoping you and yours are well today sweetie xxx

Ukiboy 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

Yes, you're right. She might be just taking a back step.

Lin0506 4 months ago in reply to Dingg

Oh goodness Dingg how awful for you. I’m glad you’ve got family helping.

Sending love

Linda xxx