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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Ukiboy 2 months ago in reply to Amandas

Hi Amandas. Sorry to hear you are feeling so low. What you're feeling is so common it's even got it's own term - Scanxiety. I know that me and OH feel very anxious before a scan and then before the results.Lin is absolutely right. You can't control the future so live in the moment. Easier said than done and everyone of us in the group has our moments. Also don't beat yourself up about feeling bad. Say to yourself that there would be something wrong with you if you weren't feeling a little bit anxious. It's your body's natural instinct to fight or flight. Don't think that any of us have got it sorted out completely. It's a rocky journey, but one thing I do know is that you won't find a more beautiful, kind and supportive group as this. They are always there for me and have held my hand through some dark times. Loads of love Uki.

Gill H 2 months ago in reply to Amandas

Afternoon Mandy ️

Aw lovey, sorry to hear you've been unwell with the chemo effects, and low as well. I can't help you about the chemo as OH didn't have that, but we both felt nervous after his RT finished, most likely because we suddenly didn't have the wrap-around care provided by the hospital and were out on our own, so to speak.

I can definitely recommend the link Daisy gave you from the Doc though, as it'll go a long way to tell you you're not on your own with how you're feeling now.

Amanda, unless I've had a knock on the head I believe it's your birthday tomorrow, so have a lovely time with your family and enjoy the day as best you can. X

Sending love and cwtchs and if I'm wrong, send me a slap! xxx

Ukiboy 2 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Didn't know it was your birthday. Here's to you having a fab day and many more birthdays.

Gill H 2 months ago in reply to Sbird

Great news about your bloods Helen and good luck for the scan xxx

Gill H 2 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Uki, don't take my word for it yet hon! xxx

Amandas 2 months ago in reply to Daisy53

Thank you so much i will take a read. It is so daunting isnt it. I feel sad scared everything all rolled into one

Amandas 2 months ago in reply to Gill H

Hi Gill

Thank you so much its all scarey isnt it. Ive tried to be brave for so long that i now feel overwhelmed by it all. Sorry to moan lovely lady. I will definately read it.

No you remembered correctly, i am 59 tomorrow. im sure you said your mum was on the same day as me. Glyn and Aimee have got a few things planned for me bless them. Big cwtches sent to you and your other half.

Amandas 2 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Thank you so much

Ukiboy 2 months ago in reply to Sbird

Great news.

Daisy53 2 months ago in reply to Julie2468

Sorry to hear that you had a bit of drama Julie and that you ended up in icu for five days. Mind yourself.

Daisy53