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

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  • Oh, that is a while to wait! Try to put it out your mind...not very helpful advice, easier said than done mind you!! xxx

  • Personally, I think you deserve more than a phone call, but you may prefer that. My OH always waits over two weeks for results of scans if not more.

  • have anyone else had to wait for their results when treatment has ended. 

    Yes, I had to wait for my appointment with my oncologist for my results.

    H

  • Evening Helen. Yes I have had to wait to see oncologist for my results.xxx

  • Evening Amanda Two hearts

    Yes lovely, OH always has a lengthy wait for results too. The quickest was when he had an ultrasound, but as it was done in real time we were more or less given the verdict there and then.

    Love and cwtchs sweetheart xxx

  • Hi Gill, Ukiboy Sbird and Soc Good evening, thank you all for your replies.

    i asked for a phonecall as i suffer with travel anxiety due to car accident we had a few years ago. 

    Thats why i have been worrying as to why it would take so long youve all eased my mind a lot. I have been over thinking this since yesterday to be honest. Im the worlds worst panicker. 

    Hugs to you all Sparkling heartGift heartRevolving hearts

    Xxxx

  • Evening Kez Strawberry

    Gutted was the word but I'm over it now Disappointed relieved Well I fell asleep and didn't rise from the crypt till almost 9pm, then troughed into a large bowl of strawberries and cream so definitely had a sweet treat!

    You'll be lovely and cosy in your gown so keep it wrapped round yourself sweetheart.

    Hugs and love Kezzy lass xxx

  • Evening Sonia Heartpulse

    Hope you're comfortable and relaxing this evening hon.

    We'll be watching MOTD very soon, so thought I'd wish you all a peaceful and sleepy night Sleeping

    Loads of love sweeties xxx

  • Evening Amanda you are like me. I panic alot I always think the worst at every scan or appointment.

  • Aww evening Gill. I am fine thanks. Hope you are having a lovely evening. I am watching Marvin game singing in 1976. Takes me back to my youth. Hope you and OH are relaxing.xxx