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.

Julie2468 3 months ago in reply to Kezdc16ad

Sorry to hear you've not been feeling your best Kez. Hope you feel better soon and your new meds are suited better for you xxx

Julie2468 3 months ago in reply to ShimmeringUnicorn

Oh bless, poor Stressy. Hope he's ok and can come to terms with what is happening in his life.

And Scooterless. It's hard for all concerned xxx

Gill H 3 months ago in reply to Julie2468

Thanks Julie, that's very kind of you to say.

We were once on a corridor in A&E while OH was on an IV, and a lady sitting next to us was resting her head on a table. I looked at OH and he nodded so I gently asked if she was ok. She raised her head but covered her mouth with her hand and muttered she was.

Her friend, or carer, came with drinks for them both and we started chatting and having a laugh. Lady with the hand over her mouth lowered it and joined in the conversation. It was then that I saw most of her top lip wasn't there, exposing several teeth, and I guessed a cancer was destroying her skin as other facial features were under attack.

I looked at her eyes when we spoke and soon the only place her hands were was on her cup. She was great and we've seen many folk with disfigurements on our own journey. We know never to gawp but to speak to the person as they must get stared at an awful lot in public.

OH gets it to a small extent, which we accept, but not from those who know him and purposely avoid if they've clocked him.

We've learned a great deal about people over the last few years, hon xxx

Kezdc16ad 3 months ago in reply to Gunner66

Hello, and a very warm welcome to the group.
You are not alone, and there is a great bunch of people on here.

Sending my best wishes to you. x

Julie2468 3 months ago in reply to Gill H

That's a special story Gill and you're a special lady. I'm sure the rest of the gang will agree xxx

Kezdc16ad 3 months ago in reply to Gill H

Thanks Gill. Please don’t feel guilty, as although I haven’t felt like it the last couple of days, I still need the humour and the posts on here are making me laugh

We all have our moments/ bad days. This dreadful illness sees to that at times.
Thanks for the support. xx

Kezdc16ad 3 months ago in reply to RayMK

Thanks Ray.
That is the plan, when we went to the shop and tried it out, it was very comfortable.
Thanks for the support. xx

Julie2468 3 months ago in reply to Kezdc16ad

I agree Kez. It's important we try to keep laughing when we can xxx

Kezdc16ad 3 months ago in reply to ShimmeringUnicorn

I hope your friends procedure went well. it is an anxious time. Sending hugs. xx

Kezdc16ad 3 months ago in reply to Julie2468

Thanks so much Julie, and for the support also. xx