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

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  • I haven’t been diagnosed but have all symptoms 

  • Just soo scared all I have is me and my thoughts I have 4 children an someone I love soo much but my body days telling me something is wrong I could sleep for 9 hours an I feel exhausted with constant bruising without any trauma 

  • Ok sweetheart, the first thing you need to do is make an appointment to see your GP. Unfortunately it's the weekend now so if you're really worried perhaps a call to 111 and get some advice from them. There's always the Macmillan helpline that opens at 8 am, which would be a good way to get moving forward. Why not start there? xxx

  • The delay with using a phone means I'm behind with your posts, but listen up sweetie. Bruising and fatigue could point to diabetes. You really do need to get checked out thoroughly before self diagnosing xxx

  • I know I’m just scared watching my nan die before me with only days of diagnosis I’m soo scared I have no one 

  • I just want somebody to help me I feel so alone I have to be the strongest person’ for my children I neglect myself but my body’s telling me something is wrong my home nys hurt constantly tired and bruising every where 

  • Unknown, something that happened to your nan doesn't mean it will happen to you lovey.

    Now this is what you need to do, try and get some rest tonight and call the Macmillan helpline at 8am. Tell whomever you speak with everything that's concerning you and I promise you'll get good advice on what you should do.

    You're not alone as you'll be making steps towards resolving your problem. Have a think about it and definitely try and settle down. Sending you hugs xxx

  • My baby is double digits now and i feel like I don’t wanna leave them

  • I’m soo scared an lonely I don’t wanna die like my nan 

  • Sweetheart, I'm not qualified to properly help you in your situation but I know an organisation that is, and you'll know it too. Call the Samaritans. I just hope their number is 24/7 but I reckon it is. Would you do that hon?