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

This discussion thread is for members who:

  • Have trouble sleeping and looking for somewhere to talk
  • Would like some company and support each other during the night
  • Share some things you do that helps you get to sleep

Be a part of the supportive Community in this discussion thread.

  • Musical note I'm siiiiinging in the rain...

    Morning Julie Relaxed️ 

    Well I'm not singing as we've only got a couple of damp patches, but rejoice in your proper stuff! Just think, your thirsty garden will be quenched and the poor flowers/weeds will be rejuvenated. The heady aroma of damp earth - aahhh.

    Well after the lyrical waxing, I really hope you're feeling up to it today my lovely.

    Take good care and big hugs xxx

  • Morning Ray Sun with face 

    All the very best for today, hon.

    I've addressed a parcel of hugs and luck to: Somewhere near Silverstone, Northants, but had to use Hermes. Expect the delivery to end up in Mrs Miggins' back alley, 6 streets away from yours.

    Take care hon, and best catheter forward xxx

  • Morning all

    I've got my 2nd B12 jab at 11:20 today and Ashleigh (DiL) may have to work from here this afternoon as the electric will be switched off at theirs later for solar installation, she has to WFH on Wednesday afternoons due to lack of room at their surgery. 

    H

  • Oh, I've done the ironing this morning and we had some rain overnight.

    H 

  • Morning Helen Blush 

    Great work on doing the ironing ThumbsupThe jabs are coming in fast so all good.

    Well, you'll have a doctor in the house this aft so any medical mishaps and you'll be sorted.

    Enjoy your day hon Umbrellaxxx

  • Morning everyone. 
    Good luck with your appointment  

  • My wife did her PGCE at St John's. Had a good friend from central Wales. Loved the way she said Bootiful and that's tidy.

  • Ashleigh is working away in our small bedroom/Alan's jigsaw room. We've supplied her with tea. 

    H

  • Afternoon Gill. I have done something stupid. I sent for a mattress protector from m and s on Sunday. I thought it would be cheap and nasty so ordered a more expensive one yesterday. I got the cheap and nasty one today and it is fine. I think I will send the more expensive one back.

  • Well cyclophosphamide is not content with sending me to ICU, giving me fits and making me feel *#*!, my hair is now beginning to fall out!! I knew it was a possibility, or thinning but at this rate it won't be long before it's all out!

    Nothing prepares you does it?! xxx