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."
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Ukiboy 2 months ago in reply to Amandas

Glad to hear you're appetite is back.Hope you are able to indulge yourself with some tasty morsels.I had some roast beetroot and bree on toast today. Tasted scrummy. Hope things improve further. Loads of love Uki.

Soc 2 months ago in reply to Amandas

Evening Amanda. Good to hear your appetite has returned sweetie. Hope you enjoy your food. Sending hugs and love.xxx

Sbird 2 months ago in reply to Amandas

Amandas said:
Glyn took me out for a meal today and it actually tasted like food. During last 4 months i havent had much if an appetite and everything tasted awful.

That's great. Get some of your favourites in and enjoy them.

ShimmeringUnicorn 2 months ago

Well I survived the outing, just. Parkinson's pal not long gone so I need a few minutes to regroup. Soooo hot!

If I don't nod off I will be back. If I do nod off it won't last so I will be back

Cheers

Gill H 2 months ago in reply to ShimmeringUnicorn

Hiya Shims

Do what you have to do hon. I'm gonna hang around probably till around 1am as we've got another early start. Off up to eldest's as she and her beau are celebrating their 17th anniversary engagement, seriously, and off down to Sheffield after we leave to shop, eat and drink. They're training it as neither drive.

If you gather yourself enough, I'll still be around for a while hon xxx

Kezdc16ad 2 months ago in reply to Gill H

Hello Gill.

Yeah, they absolutely are. I love your stories too. We all need humour, as what we are dealing with is not nice at times.
I am sure that you haven’t put any pressure on her.

I am glad that you both survived the shopping trip, and you managed to get the jacket changed.
The weather is very pleasant today, a nice little breeze too. I think we are due to get heavy rain on Monday.
I know that you all desperately need rain down south. Hoping that you all get some. xx

Sclops 2 months ago in reply to Soc

I’m still posting.

Kezdc16ad 2 months ago in reply to Amandas

Hello.
I am so glad that you both enjoyed your lovely meal, and that your taste is returning.
It’s really horrible when your taste goes, and you don’t feel like eating.
Sending hugs. xx

Dingg 2 months ago in reply to Sbird

Thanks H

Hope things are ok there x

Soc 2 months ago

Evening everyone uki Gill Amanda kez Julie hope you are all well. It has been 5 weeks since my operation and I walked to the post box today without any help. I am proud of myself. I couldn't have done that a week ago.