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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  • 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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  • All the very best for your upcoming treatment, Julie.

    I'm unsure how I'd feel but I guess you'll face it with aplomb, and deal with the after affects in the best way you can. We'll all be with you in spirit when the time comes, no doubt about it.

    Hugs sweetheart xxx

  • You will have all them doctors and nurses around you like I had. Couldn't fault the hospital. Will you have to stay in hospital?

  • Thanks Gill. I'll keep you posted xxx

  • Yes, I'll be in for possibly about a month (isolated due to the chemo wiping out my bone marrow and so my immunity will be very compromised). Really depends on how long my immunity takes to recover.

    I'll come out with the immunity of a baby so they won't let me out too quickly xx

  • Hi oh bless you you have been through a lot you a truly brave. Its amazing how strong we are really. 

    I will be glad when its all over been longest 8 months of mine and my families lives. But weve lived to tell the tale havent we. 

    Big hugs hope you feeling better soon lovely xxxSparkling heartHeart eyes

  • Hi i know its all so hard but its all to ensure we are ok, thats what i keep reminding myself. I have days i feel strong others i feel like crying. Its amazing what we can go through and come out the otherside. 

    Big hugs sent to you. About 8 or 9 days and i feel more like myself again. Ive got everything ready stuff to help with side effects ive experienced before. Everyones different some people ive spoken too hardly get any side effects. 

    One positive my hair is growing back all over my head but its coming back dark. So my family are very keen to see what colour it actually goes in a few months time

    Good luck with your stem cell transplant Sparkling heartxxx

  • Aww thank you Amanda's. I was in hospital for 9 days. They promised me 2 weeks. I was dreading going in. Then I didn't want to come out. Sending big cwtch back to you.xxx

  • Thanks Amanda and hope it goes well for you too. Sounds like you're all organised and ready to roll! When did you say you were going in? xxx

  • Hi lovely lady 

    My hubby is usually on kitchen duty lol. Hes a good cook. Im useless with timings. Whats your favourite thing to cook. Glyn likes a nice curry or beef stew in the winter. 

    Yes tuesday will get here before i know it im scared but i know i have to get it done. Definatetely good riddence its been hard. 

    Oh i like dramas and things like catherine cookson stories. 

    I will be 59 on 12th of august and i was saying other day i can still remember my last day at school i was 15 and turned 16 in the sugust it seems like yesterday, how did i go from a girl with masses of long brown/red hair to how i look now. But i suppose its shows how strong i really am and still smilling dispite the journey ive been on. 

    Hooe you have a lovely evening and having sonething nice for tea, cooked breakfast/brunch were having all cooked in oven xxx

  • Yes 5 down 1 to go on tuesday 28th july then i have 2 days of taking 4 tablets at home. 

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