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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Gill H 2 months ago in reply to Julie2468

Aw brilliant news Julie I hope that means you'll be able to relax a little better this evening now hon.

I suggest a soothing cup of your favourite beverage and feet up. Only the best and maybe get your in-house boffin to do the honours when he's home.

Thanks so much for letting us know, Jules. Lots of love xxx

Soc 2 months ago in reply to Julie2468

Well done Julie. I bet you are relieved. Have a well earned cuppa now and a cream cake. Big hugs sweetie.xxx

Gill H 2 months ago in reply to Soc

Afternoon Sonia

Ooh, your mention of a cream cake to Julie reminded me there's chocolate éclairs in the fridge. They won't be there for much longer now,

How are you doing today my lovely? xxx

Soc 2 months ago in reply to ShimmeringUnicorn

My gp is the same shimmer they won't budge on 12 weeks. I have begged them for an injection after 8 weeks but they are adamant.

Soc 2 months ago in reply to Gill H

You have reminded me Gill. I ordered some chocolate éclairs from tesco and they didn't send any. I am a bit put out. I am bearing up Gill. I have been told I will find out this week when my radiotherapy will start.

Daisy53 2 months ago in reply to Sunflower11

Hi Sunflower11

Another warm welcome to the Community. I'm Daisy53 one of the Community Champions on the online community. I'm sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with breast cancer..

I've been diagnosed with breast cancer twice and after treatment both times I made a full recovery and I've been cancer free for nearly three years.

Wishing you the best of luck with whatever treatment your medical team put you on.

Best wishes

Daisy53

Daisy53 2 months ago in reply to Julie2468

Glad to hear that the breathing tests went well Julie.xxx

Julie2468 2 months ago in reply to Soc

I am. I had a blood test just before, to check my sodium after the crash that resulted in me spending time in ICU.

As I was having it, the myeloma nurse came with the stem cell blood tests for Oxford so it's all going ahead again. I hope they admit me this time so they can keep an eye on me. Not sure they will though but I'm very scared at the thought of it as you can imagine xxx

Kezdc16ad 2 months ago in reply to Julie2468

I am glad that everything went well today, and that the tests were okay. xx

Gill H 2 months ago in reply to Soc

Oops, sorry hon, I dropped off for a while

Fingers crossed you'll feel ready when the time comes hon, but knowing how strong you are you'll smash it. Make sure you eat well now, just in case your appetite nosedives afterwards.

I'd be peeved about the missing éclairs too as I always buy Tesco's own brand and they're delicious. I found OH always managed to get those down during and after his RT.

Lots of love sweetheart xxx