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

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  • Have trouble sleeping and looking for somewhere to talk
  • Would like some company and support each other during the night
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  • Such good news about the blood results Uki, and a pleasure to know. You both deserve some downtime tonight. All our love xxx

  • Hi Amanda Blush 

    Thank you lovely, I've not long been awake after several hours of it!  

    Wishing yourself and your family a restful evening sweetheart xxx

  • Back home. Bloods all ok. Don't seem to have had any reaction to the self injecting meds which is good as it might come in handy at other times too. 

    Feeling exhausted mind you but bearly moved all day!! RoflRofl xxx

  • well done julie. you have earned a rest. it can be stressful in hospitals. have a nice cuppa now and relax.xxx

  • Thanks Sonia.  We did get an M&S ready meal from the hospital M&S!! Scream We're both exhausted and OH just dropped me off and picked me up!  It's just such an emotional drain!! xxx 

  • Well done on getting today over with, Julie Star 

    Time to relax and recover this evening and wind down. Thanks for the update hon, one day at a time Thumbsup

    All our love and many hugs xxx

  • i love M and S my favourite shop. i understand what you have been through. i find it physically draining every time i have a hospital appointment and you have had to stay all day. be kind to yourself tonight. no housework that can wait.xxx

  • Yep, one day at a time.

    Tomorrow, I've got to pick up self injecting meds from pharmacy, that's all. I can do that! xxx

  • Julie, good stuff that tomorrow's a lighter day although I get how draining the whole thing is - no wonder you're both whacked out.

    An on-site M&S should be taken advantage of, as like Sonia we love it too! Now simmer down and relax and feet up.

    Love to you both xxx

  • evening gill. good to hear you enjoyed your holiday. my sister has promised me a day i lytham st annes when my treatment is over. i love it there. sending my best wishes to you and OH.xxx