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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Soc 3 months ago in reply to Julie2468

Thanks so much much Julie I have got a glass of water.

Soc 3 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Thanks uki. I felt really strange didn't know where I was then the room started spinning felt sick and sweaty.

RayMK 3 months ago in reply to Soc

Evening Sonia. Keep your phone handy so that you can call for advice if necessary. As Julie suggested, you may have become dehydrated. Uki also has a point. You have had a big op after months of prior stress and pain. It will take a while to fully recover. You are doing very well to cope at home but do call the medics if you feel concerned. Big hugs from me. Ray xxx

Soc 3 months ago in reply to RayMK

Evening Ray just had some toast and water and feeling better thanks for replying. I have got my phone right near me just in case. Sending all my love.xxx

Gill H 3 months ago in reply to Soc

Sonia, sorry for the late reply but I'd left my phone upstairs and just seen your message. I'm so slack.

Aw I'm glad you're feeling a little better hon, and resting is good so get plenty of it. About your district nurse - we couldn't get shut of ours! I was glad when OH had his RIG taken out and the Sunday visitations came to a halt.

Righto my lovely, I'll finish off the chores and you keep your feet up. Sending love xxx

Ukiboy 3 months ago in reply to Soc

If you’ve had any treatments and medication in hospital,it may be a reaction. Also you will be feeling the after effects of the surgery.

Soc 3 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

I was under anaesthetic for 13 hours. On drips for everything fluids antibiotics blood thinning injections. I was on everything.xx

Julie2468 3 months ago in reply to Soc

Hi Sonia, anaesthetic takes a long time to leave your system xxx

Soc 3 months ago in reply to Gill H

Thanks Gill feeling better now. Uki Julie and Ray have been looking after me. So a big thank you to them. Sending love and hugs to you.xxx

Soc 3 months ago in reply to Julie2468

Thanks Julie I think it's a reaction to the anaesthetic.