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

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  • Oh crikey, Julie. Let's hope it abates sooner rather than later.

    OH has it in his hands and feet, a present from RT, but he still wears gloves even in this heat! Folk probably think he's nuts but we don't care.

    Anyway sweetheart, you get yourself on and hopefully you might be able to let us know later how it went. We'll be thinking of you xxx

  • Thanks Ray. Really appreciate that. I better get used to it as I think this is what we've got for a long while. We've got no control over the situation but it doesn't get better each time. I wish I could swap with her and give her a break from all this, but then nobody here is getting a break. Loads of love Ukiboy

  • I wish I could laugh, although I would never want to hurt anyone's feelings. She has a tough job and would probably go crazy if she got emotional with every consultation. I think the other thing that stops me from laughing is the worry of what she's going to say. It's ridiculous that she has the power to make you hopeful or totally crash and me saying that is ridiculous because it's not her that has any power. It's the cancer

  • Hi oh its nice here in cardiff today. Sunny but nice breeze. 

    Yes both gardens are in serious need of a nice drop of water. Rain for all of us will be a welcome thing wont it. Like you say poor plants and flowers x

    Hope you both slept well. We did nearly 9 hours i dont wake up very refreshed though but thats due to my fibro rather than the chemo. 

    Speak soonxxxx

  • Hi 

    Yes been sleeping well lately. About time. 

    What about you are you doing ok xx

  • Yes makes a difference to be able to sleep. Ive never been a day time doser. Sometimes ive wished i was xx

  • Hi glad its cooler now during in last few days been so much better than during heatwace although it was nice 

  • I will be thinking about you both tomorrow. Fingers crossed it goes well. xx

  • Wishing you all the best tomorrow too. Hope it goes well. xx