Awake and up all night

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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 3 months ago in reply to Gill H

Thank you so much Gill. Don't know what I would do without him. I try not to mither him too much. I have always been very independent and feel awful asking him. He never says no. He is bringing my granddaughters at weekend. It is summers birthday so will be nice to see them.xxx

Ukiboy 3 months ago in reply to Soc

Thanks Soc. She was so stressed and upset by everything and then blaming herself for not coping and stressing me. Her dad could be quite frightening when he was angry and he would fly off the handle if they did anything wrong and the girls would get a slap. Now she just gets angry with herself when she thinks she's done anything wrong. I'll just shut up now. I'm probably over sharing m Great to hear you're back home and a bit more settled m Get a Muller corner down you lovely lady.

Ukiboy 3 months ago in reply to Kezdc16ad

Sorry last week was tough. I hope the medication helps and you have a better week m Love Ukiboy.

Soc 3 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Sounds like her dad isn't helping her. She is under alot of pressure.i believe that time is a great healer things always seem different in the morning. Wishing you both lots of love and hugs.xx

Gill H 3 months ago in reply to Soc

That will be lovely to see your granddaughters, so you get yourself in gear sweetheart. If Summer is one of their names then that's smashing.

Prince doesn't sound like he's mithered at all, proving what a grand job you've done xxx

Ukiboy 3 months ago in reply to Julie2468

Thanks Julie. I must admit, it was a bad day but being part of this group I know we all have bad days and you've all had worse days than this.Whats lovely is knowing that you were thinking of us. All my love back to you Julie x

Soc 3 months ago in reply to Gill H

Yes summer is the youngest one. Thank you Gill. He doesn't seem stressed. He is very relaxed when he is driving. He got a parking fine and shrugged it off. I paid it for him.x

Kezdc16ad 3 months ago in reply to Sbird

Thank You. My hospital has been excellent. x

Kezdc16ad 3 months ago in reply to Gill H

Thanks Gill. I appreciate that. xx

Gill H 3 months ago in reply to Soc

He's just the kind of guy everyone needs in times of stress - someone that doesn't get stressed. Well done Prince!

Aw, you've got something to look forward to this weekend hon, seeing the girls, and that was good of you to pay the parking fine.

I hope Uki and his OH will feel better tomorrow.

Sending love to them both and yourself xxx