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
  • Would like some company and support each other during the night
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  • Yes, here too Uki. It's definitely threatening for something!! Fingers crossed Fingers crossedxxx 

  • Chucking it down now!! Umbrella️ClapClap

  • Been grey and rainy for a couple of days. Loving it.

  • Fingers crossed We're only 4 miles away from Uki, as the crow flies, and the sky's on the heavy side.

    You got rain! Excellent Ok hand xxx

  • Me too, our kid!

    A plane flew over a little while ago and I thought it was thunder. Wishful thinking taken a step too far Grin xxx

  • I have an appointment with my GP in morning Hopefully they'll start me long term meds and give me some that will fix it right away until the others kick in. I just know I'm scared of feeling scared and alone. My daughter took her life 2 yrs ago in Nov cause she wasn't right mental and no one helped her.. she may still be here had they offered her a place in hospital while they helped her.. I just want some help I've always been able to get ahold of it but lately I can't..  and I'm scared

  • It got worse when I came out of hospital in April from a chest infection. And I haven't been able to shake the ainexity and loneliness sense then. I'd love to live in supported living so I'd be around people but my dog is mean and they don't take in pets so that's not happening cause he is all I have and he can't help his last owners apparently mistreated him a bit..

  • Sending you lots of love Frazzled. I hope you get what you need from your GP tomorrow xxx

  • Aw Frazzled, you poor love. You've had a tragic event with what happened to your daughter and that alone makes things clearer why you're feeling alone and so very sad.

    Sweetheart, would you consider ringing the Macmillan helpline right now? They have lovely people trained to help those in desperate need to talk about difficulties they're experiencing. I'm afraid I'm not hon, but would really love for you to talk with someone who is.

    The helpline's open till 8pm so there's still plenty of time.

    Take care sweetheart and sending you hugs xxx