Awake and up all night

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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.

  • Well if that photo is a small sample, you've certainly chosen well.

    Enjoy the rest of your holiday lovelies xxx

  • Thanks Gill. Nice to forge the rollercoaster ride of the big C.

  • Hello Ukiboy

    Cracking photo - we are also on holiday in Scotland - staying further north in Ladybank. Visited Dunfermline today to see the Carnegie museum and the Abbey. Robert the Bruce is buried under the pulpit there (minus his heart) and the word King can be seen on the Abbey tower.

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  • Good evening lovely lady. 

    Hope you and Howie are ok and had something nice for tea. We had chicken kievs skin on oven fries and coleslaw, im actually tasting food properly now. 

    Yes im doing things and then getting on the bed for a rest. 

    Oh i will let you know if we do actually get a storm. My mum used to tell us god was moving his furniture archie is fast asleep hes been grizzly for last few days hes got 4 big teeth coming through bless him. 

    Big cwtches sent back to you xxx

  • Hope you're doing ok Amanda's. Love Uki.

  • Sorry lovey, I've just finished TLC.

    All ok here now hon, except I've got a banging headache Rolling eyes it'll probably go when I fall asleep.

    Another who's had a banquet and it's high time I got the chicken Kievs in as we've not had those for ages Yum

    Aye, please do tell if you get storms because if we don't I'll have to make do by proxy! I like your mum's version about the thunder - my granny used to say it was god banging his hammer. More Thor's bag I'd say.

    You keep getting plenty of rest hon, and getting better too.

    Lots of love from us xxx

  • Making pies, kieves and sarnies ... a positive feast!

    Glad to hear some are starting to feel more human but don't push it ... yeah I know there's not much point in saying this as we always do Slight smile

    Cheers

  • Hi Shimmer

    I've got the matchsticks out to prop my eyelids open hon. I'm jiggered and going to attempt to sleep off a lingering headache. Not entertaining but I'm going for it.

    Hope you're ok lovey, and especially Scooterless as he must have had a tough day, poor lad. 

    Early night for me pet, so I'll wish you a good one and see if extra snooze will recharge the old batteries. Big hugs chicken xxx

  • Morning all 

    I was in bed by 9pm last night and slept like a log. It's warm and humid this morning and we're expecting rain.

    James is taking us for breakfast this morning as a thanks for our help with the weatherboard painting.

    And today is the only day this week I haven't got an appointment! 

    Enjoy holidays those who are away. We've got 4 more sleeps before we go Grinning

    H