Awake and up all night

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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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  • I am from the same town as Brian. Not heard from ukiboy tonight. He might check in soon. I don't like missing the newbies like to welcome them. You are neighbours with uki.

  • Your stomach seems to know exactly when you go on holiday, Helen. Next time, fool it.

    Stay in the motorhome for a few days before you intend to set off , then the rumbles will be thrown out of kilter and over before you leave. It probably wouldn't work that well in practice.

    Enjoy the wine Wine glass xxx

  • We certainly can!! Hearts️ MuscleMuscle

  • Hello. 
    Sorry to hear that you haven’t been feeling your best. Rest as much as you can. Sending hugs. xx

  • We're near neighbours but Uki lives in a different district - his council is Calderdale and ours is Kirklees, but the border is only a couple of miles up the road.

    Uki's gone on holiday to Wales today Sonia, so he might call in over the weekend xxx

  • The very best of luck with your last Chemo. It’s such a huge relief when you get to the end. xx

  • Take care of yourself. x

  • Hi H,

    Yes, I'm knitting baby clothes for a colleague, crocheting a blanket for my brother, have some Lego, a tote bag with flowers to colour and various puzzle,  wordsearch and suduko books!

    I've recently signed up for Amazon Audible and like listening to detective stories and have books to read. I can also take my laptop. We have Netflix and Amazon Prime so have an endless supply of Christmas films to watch!!

    I think I've gathered enough to keep me occupied, hopefully. I might hire a TV for a bit too. Loving Heartbeat, Classic Corrie and Midsomer Murders at the moment!! xxx

  • I love all the Crime Dramas, Police Programmes and Medical/Surgical things. It’s fascinating. xx

  • Kez, I think so too!

    OH loves the dramas but won't go near anything involving surgery any more, so I watch those when he's in bed. Some are a bit too close to home for his liking xxx