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.

  • Great news Uki sending you both hugs xxx

  • That is really good news. Great to have a nice consultant. So pleased for you both. xx

  • It will be. You are strong, and will get through this.

    I am doing okay, thanks. Have had a busy day at work, so resting now. xx

  • Thanks Kez. Enjoy your evening xx

  • Just been talking to a tesco delivery driver a friend of hers is only 54 and has stage 4 breast cancer which has spread to her bones. We were talking about how do you tell your family and friends. I didn't tell my daughter for 3 months after I found out. Didn't want to upset her. Finally my son said he was going to tell her if I didn't. Luckily she has been very supportive.

  • That poor lady. I'm glad your family know Sonia, but most of all that they're being supportive as that must be a great boost for your wellbeing.

    Make sure you look after yourself though. Hugs and love sweetheart xxx

  • Thank you Gill. I just couldn't bring myself to tell my daughter. I feel awful now that she was the last to know. I knew she would take it badly and she did. I have always been open and honest with the rest of my family. I just had to come to terms with it myself. Hugs and love back to you.xxx

  • Don't worry about it hon, and I'm sure your daughter is on side with your decision now. It's a tough one and none of us know what we'd do unless we were in the same position.

    You're in a much better place than you were when you first joined and that's the main thing.

    Well my lovely, it's that time again so I'll have to go for a while. Enjoy the rest of your evening and a Muller if the fancy takes you Yum hugs xxx

  • I can't put into words how your love and support has helped us through this time. I really do consider you as friends even though we've never met.

  • That is so kind uki. You deserve all the love and support you get. You have helped me through some of my worst times. Hugs and love to you.xxx