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."
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  • wasnt allowed to have my final chemotherapy on 28th july fingers crossed on 4th august now. 

    Hopefully it'll happen on the 4th.

    H 

  • Looking after myself, nan and my young son all at the same time definitely takes its toll. 

    Sorry to hear about your Nan, you can only do what you can do. Try and relax as much as you can.

    H 

  • Evening Amanda I will keep my fingers crossed for your next chemo. Good to hear you have been sleeping better. I have slept better since I had my operation. Like you say it is the fatigue that gets to me. Sending you big catches.xxx

  • Thanks so much, and for the support. xx

  • Sorry cwtches 

  • Thanks Julie. No, it can be bad enough in A&E anytime of the week. I can imagine it would be a lot worse at the weekend. I have been drinking fluids. xx

  • Hello, and a very warm welcome to this lovely group. xx

  • I am not too bad. Sending you hugs. xx

  • Hello. I am sorry to hear that you have not been feeling yourself. Fatigue is horrible, it comes on so suddenly. 
    Fingers crossed for your next Chemotherapy. xx

  • Helloooo! I know! Look at me getting in early!

    Hello and welcome to @ ChloX Di you have anyone around for practical support or to lean on emotionally?

    We can be rubbish at accepting help never mind asking for it.

    The love you have for your nan is not measured by how many minutes you spend with her or how many things you do for her, nor is it diminished by taking time to do something else or having stuff done by someone else. I also know me saying it won't make much difference Slight smile

    Often those folk who offer a breezy, fuzzy 'anything I can do' actually love it when they're asked to do something specific. Only you know what would really help. Cut the grass, clean the windows, bringing gin? Ahem.

    You don't say how old your son is but someone having them for tea or a playdate or sleepover might help.

    I don't know if you drive but a lift to a specific appointment or supermarket shop etc ... you get the picture 

    You don't say how your Nan's health is currently, is she able to get out or upto having visitors?

    Ok I will let you draw breath Grinning

    Take care