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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  • Good job Scooterless has got you onside hon.

    Shimmer, and this is true, I've just realised it's not Sunday! Oh for crying out loud. Look, I guess I should check out and get some kip, try and get my brain working again.

    So, of course there's no prizes so ignore. For any folks still around I'll wish you a peaceful and decent sleep. Goodnight all xxx

  • Sheesh was my last sentence even English?

    Anyway it was back to Scooterless's after craft kuz ... blokes! They reckoned the bedding from the king-size bed would be ok, just fold duvet in half!!!!!

    So I sorted a pile of curtains and bedding for bin and charity and set about trawling internet for proper rise and recline fitted bed sheet.

    Phone battery dying and Stressy sitting revving his engine so I gave up and left.

    I put some charge into phone and food into me and back to pal's. Brain boggled at sheets that claim to be right size but clearly aren't, I have ordered a stretchy one to see what it's like!

    I know you are all jealous of my high octane existence! The thrills, the spills, the glamour! 

    Well if you notice any of the above please point it out to me Joy

    Cheers 

  • Enjoy re charging your brain. Let me know if it works. Glad you enjoyed yourself and are safely back home.

    Sweet dreams

  • Sooo how are we ahem I mean you going to spend your £5,000 compo?

    Cheers

  • Ok I think most people have nodded off or become catatonic thanks to my whitterings so saying nyt and hope we all get some rest and peace if not sleep.

    Nyt

  • Glad you feel a bit more reassured after speaking with oncologist. Big cwtches sent to you. Good luck for todau xxx

  • Good morning

    And welcome to the group from me too. You can ask/discuss anything you want here. We can give you our opinion and offer our advice. It is a lovely friendly group. 

    You sound as if your going through a tough time. Big hugs sent to you. 

    I am 58 and diagnosed with stage 3 gallbladder cancer in december 2025. Ive undergone surgery and 6 cycles of chemotherapy and waiting for results of ct scan. I do understand how difficult all of this has been on my own and my families mental healrh. Perhaps your husband needs to get some help. I know men are not the best of reaching out for support, where as women tend to be more able too. 

    Take care here if you fancy a chat xx 

  • I think on something involving a long flight!! Somewhere to run away to! xxx

  • Hi,

    Old post revived? I'm struggling to sleep in our bed, sometimes I find more comfort sleeping in a chair but I think I only sleep because my body gives in. Keep waking up short of breath and then the old process starts where I try to control my breathing but times it feels like iv gone to far in my sleep and been breathing to shallow, this then kicks of my anxiety and we are then in a circle. Result is usually admittance to hospital with my wife who then has to explain whata wrong with me to the nurses so I can be treated. Sleep feels so far away from where I am.at the ment.

  • Good luck today Four leaf clover Julie.

    We'll be thinking of you my lovely xxx Hugging