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.

Ukiboy 3 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

This is for you Soc. ️

Millibob 3 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Thanks Ukiboy

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Daisy53 3 months ago in reply to Soc

It's great to hear from you. You've been missed by us all. You've certainly been through a tough time. I bet you'll be glad to be home. Mind yourself and treat yourself to something nice. You certainly deserve it. Sending love and hugs. xxx

Kezdc16ad 3 months ago in reply to Gill H

That sounds scary, but glad you got home okay and that the appointment went well. I hope you enjoyed your Chinese?
My husband asked if I wanted a takeaway tonight, but I am not feeling like it, so we are going to have one tomorrow night. xx

Kezdc16ad 3 months ago in reply to Amandas

Hello.
I bet your grandson keeps you going. That’s lovely.
I agree with you that it’s the little things in life, and my mindset has certainly changed since I have been on this journey. It makes you think differently now. xx

Kezdc16ad 3 months ago in reply to Soc

Hello.
Sending you loads of love and hugs. What a time you have had. You are through your surgery, and it’s about rest and recovery now. Welcome back. xx

Soc 3 months ago in reply to Lin0506

Thank you so much lin. That is very kind. I am doing nothing tonight just enjoying my own home.i have got the t.v. on. So glad to be back on here had no Internet for 9 days. You look after yourself sweetie.xxx

Julie2468 3 months ago in reply to Soc

Hi Soc, glad it all went well for you in hospital and even better that you're now home! Enjoy your evening and you did well managing with the Internet for 9 days!! I'd have trouble with that one too Julie xxx

Lin0506 3 months ago in reply to Soc

We are so pleased to have you back xxx

Gill H 3 months ago in reply to Soc

Rest and more rest, Sonia.

It'll feel good to be back home and in familiar surroundings, plus in your own bed. I never found hospital ones comfy at all!

No need to reply hon, but hopefully Pippin rose to the occasion with his cuteness. (Thanks Uki,)

Warm hugs and love xxx