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.

Gill H 2 months ago in reply to MarkP26

Good morning Mark, and a very warm welcome to our group.

Mark lovey, I'm truly sorry to hear about everything yourself and your wife are going through as it sounds dreadful for you both. I imagine you're on a cocktail of meds and wouldn't relish sleeping tablets being thrown into the mix, so was wondering if sleep therapy or something similar has been offered?

It's obviously not going to cure you, but getting into a good sleep rhythm would help towards giving your system time to wind down and a gentle boost to your wellbeing. Perhaps discuss with your team if therapies are available for helping towards this, as sleep is a major factor.

Now sleeping in a chair is a no no, and you definitely need a bed designed to help out here. If you ask, perhaps the hospital could supply an orthopedic bed of the type that adapts to various positions, like those used on the wards. I'd definitely try to push for something along those lines.

Anyway Mark, just know that now you're here we'll all do our utmost to give you comfort and company whenever you need it, anytime throughout the day.

Sending yourself and your wife warmest hugs and heaps of strength xxx

Julie2468 2 months ago in reply to Gill H

Thanks Gill. Been jabbed now, just waiting for blood test later.

Lovely to see the nurses at the cancer centre again. They're making a big fuss of me!

Gill H 2 months ago in reply to Julie2468

Morning Julie ️

Don't you just love those nurses? I do cos they're looking after our lovely friend so you do what you need to, and keep your ears peeled for the rattle of the tea trolley!

Sending you lots of love and hugs for today sweetheart xxx

Sbird 2 months ago in reply to Gill H

Morning all

Welcome to our new members, sorry to hear you've had to join us.

Julie2468 good to hear there's a new plan for you and I hope it's successful.

Sbird 2 months ago in reply to Sbird

Breakfast with a view.

Gill H 2 months ago in reply to Sbird

Morning Helen

That's some breakfast view and I zoomed in and spotted a French stick enjoy. The weather looks nice too.

Safe travels wherever you get to today xxx

Julie2468 2 months ago in reply to Sbird

You have a better view than me this morning!! xxx

Julie2468 2 months ago in reply to Gill H

I'm already on my 2nd tea! Sue, the tea lady caught me for my order as I came in the door today. Even remembered I don't take sugar!! xx

Gill H 2 months ago in reply to Julie2468

Excellent work, Sue! That's the way to do it!

Julie, when I zoomed Helen's photo I had a moment - if I didn't know better I'd think OH had stowed away to France as the back view of Alan looks just like him!

Keep Sue well on side hon xxx

Kezdc16ad 2 months ago in reply to Sbird

Enjoy your holiday. xx