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
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Share some things you do that helps you get to sleep

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Julie2468 3 months ago in reply to Gunner66

Hope you get a good rest now Gunner and you feel better tomorrow for it xxx

Soc 3 months ago in reply to Julie2468

thank you julie. get plenty of rest and get OH to wait on you. you are no wimp. i am proud of you for going through all that treatment. most people would be quaking in their shoes. my son has had chemo so i know the effect it has on you. sending hugs and love.xxx

Gill H 3 months ago in reply to Gunner66

That's why we're all here Gunner, to try and help as we know the initial stages are the worst. Telling your loved ones is right up there too, but you've done it now and that's a biggie out of the way.

It's hit you at break neck speed so time to simmer down and relax. The rest can wait till you're ready.

Take good care and love back xxx

Sbird 3 months ago in reply to Julie2468

Julie2468 said:
Currently waiting for shot of cyclophosphamide to start stem cells moving into my blood.

Hugs. I hope get through the day ok.

Julie2468 3 months ago in reply to Soc

Thank you. I've had immunotherapy so far which I reacted to after a couple of cycles but this was a different chemo. Totally different experience!! xxx

Soc 3 months ago in reply to Julie2468

dont for get julie you are going to need total rest for a few days. dont go doing anything round the house. you need to take care of yourself for a while.i am not doing great at the moment fatigue is getting to me as you know i have had a major operation. come on here anytime you are up to it but go at your own pace.xxx

Sbird 3 months ago in reply to Julie2468

Julie2468 said:
I'm done! Just waiting fir OH to pick me up. Feeling very spaced out but ok. Chemo apparently very strong and very cold!! Got other meds to protect my kidneys and bladder and injections I have to give myself for 9 days! That'll be fun!!

Well done. Take it easy at home, let OH make tea, toast, or other snacks.

Julie2468 3 months ago in reply to Sbird

Thanks H. Just chilling and watching Midsomer Murders! It's murder by bees in this one!!

Sbird 3 months ago in reply to Soc

Soc said:
anybody else struggling in this heat ?

Oh yes. We walked into Littlehampton this morning (about 40 minutes) and decided to go into a café for fish & chips. I ordered a small cod & chips and a mug of tea, well I just about got through half of them and had to get out, leaving Alan to finish his

When he came out we did get a huge whippy ice cream

Sbird 3 months ago in reply to Julie2468

Julie2468 said:
Just chilling and watching Midsomer Murde

I've never watched Midsummer but if you like that kind of thing I can recommend The Brokenwood Mysteries on U.