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.

Ukiboy 2 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

There are some silly ones with arms, but there ones that just cradle your neck.

Gill H 2 months ago in reply to spcowen

Hi again spcowen

I had a look and the pillows I was on about are called ergonomic cervical pillows. Not cheap but some sites have got sales on up to half price.

Hope that helps xxx

RayMK 2 months ago in reply to spcowen

Hello spcowen, another welcome to the forum. I have found that modern pillows including hospital types, are too springy/bouncy to get truly comfortable. The older style pillows filled with ducks' down feathers allow a bit of pummelling to obtain the best possible supportive shape - which they will maintain for hours. If you have allergies, these may not be suitable. I hope you can find something that works for you so that you have a better chance of relaxing and sleeping with much reduced discomfort. Ray xx

Julie2468 2 months ago in reply to spcowen

Hi Spcowen,

Welcome to the group. I'm no expert on your type of cancer and the problems it causes. It sounds very painful and anything affecting sleep is horrible.

There are more specialist groups on the Macmillian website and we slso have Community Champions on here who are experts on these groups. I think if you hang on in here for a bit, one of these lovely experts will point you in the right direction. Equally, we've all had sleep issues and there may be someone on here who can help too. I get restless legs and sleep better if my feet are raised.

I hope you get some expert help and welcome again to the group Julie xxx

Sbird 2 months ago in reply to spcowen

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis and the problems it's causing you. I'm afraid I can't help with your query but I hope you find a suitable pillow.

Feel free to come back and moan or winge or just chat about the weather.

Millibob 2 months ago in reply to Julie2468

Thanks Julie2468

Hello spcowen .

Why not join our Head and neck cancer forum

Just click on the link I have provided and once you have joined the group you can ask your question there.

Best wishes - Brian.

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Sbird 2 months ago in reply to Sbird

Hi all. I hope you're all having a decent Sunday.

We've been for a walk along Dover prom and pier and saw this

Millibob 2 months ago in reply to Sbird

If that’s one of the new ferries I am on the channel tunnel next time I go to France

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Kezdc16ad 2 months ago in reply to Amandas

Sending you hugs. It is horrible waiting for results. xx

Kezdc16ad 2 months ago in reply to Gill H

Glad that you got over it, and that you had strawberries and cream to devour.

Yeah, I am feeling it cooler, and my husband is sweating. He has got the fan on.
I like to get all the thicker clothes all washed and ready for Autumn, while the weather is still decent.

Enjoy the rest of the day. xx