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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Dingg 3 months ago in reply to ShimmeringUnicorn

Reminds me of the power cuts in the 70s my dad was laying a carpet when the lights went and he continued by candle light...l asked dad why are the lights gone, he said its the life of the working man....on that note will try and get some sleep

Thinking of everyone trying to sleep xxx

Gill H 3 months ago in reply to Dingg

Hi Dingo dawg

I couldn't sleep after all, so another early reply.

It's a shame the menopause tea isn't working hon, as sleep's what you need with all the tasks you'll have to do. Let your family take some of the strain if possible.

That book sounds good - next time you post please let me know the title as it might give some inspiration with OH's life changing illness. Mind, there'll be no driving round Cornwall as he's packed it in and I don't have a license as I was a crap learner.

Anyway sweetheart, don't sweat it about posting too much just yet - take your time but you're amazing to be posting at all right now. If it helps though, all good.

You try for some rest now my lovely, but I'm usually perching around in my night owl feathers most early mornings if you want a chat.

Hugs and love cherub xxx

Edited to add.

I'm so glad grandpa Dingg's looking after you from up above. He'd have been right up my street, a salt of the earth chap who never crumbled and was as funny as owt. My dad was just the same as him and always kept me grounded and stoic.

Thankfully, you're a chip off grandpa's block and I'm chuffed about that, so sending hugs and pies skyward now, especially for him xxx

Ukiboy 3 months ago in reply to Dingg

We used to say " Well al gu tut bottom of our stairs" when you were surprised by something.

Sbird 3 months ago

Morning all

Ironing done before we start tlo roast in the heat down here!

It's 2 years today since my hysterectomy, starting my trip down cancer avenue. At least I'm here to talk about it.

Dingg good that you're here chatting to us.

Kezdc16ad 3 months ago in reply to excavator

Happy belated Birthday!
Hope you had a great day. x

Kezdc16ad 3 months ago in reply to Gill H

I agree Gill. The photos are stunning. xx

Kezdc16ad 3 months ago in reply to Soc

Hello.
I hope you had a good rest, and are feeling better today. Sending hugs. xx

Kezdc16ad 3 months ago in reply to Dingg

Sending all my love, and hugs to you. xx

Soc 3 months ago in reply to Dingg

Going well thanks ding. I have read that book. Forgot the name of it. Very good book but it was rumoured that they didn't lose their home. Still a good read.xx sending you all my best wishes.xxx

Soc 3 months ago in reply to Kezdc16ad

Hi kez I had a great sleep thanks. Feeling better today. Got more strength in me. Just felt totally exhausted yesterday. Hope you are okay.xxx