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."
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Have trouble sleeping and looking for somewhere to talk
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Share some things you do that helps you get to sleep

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Gill H 7 months ago in reply to eddiel

Lol Eddie - that's how I refer to those from the west side of the Pennines. I bet you wished someone at the wedding had taken a video, then you could have chastised Cassius Clay for the early right hook, or southpaw, depending on her prowess.

If your friend likes to chat incognito, she'll get plenty of scope on the forums and hopefully lift her a little. Hope so.

Love from nurse G and patient H xxx

eddiel 7 months ago in reply to Gill H

I also refer to the wrong side of the pennines as the wet side, it must be awful for them lol.

I've met some wonderful people on the forums, I can't imagine anyone not benefiting, and I'm sure S would too. I've had a few visits as well as visiting a few, even stopping for a couple of days and many meet ups too, as well as WhatsApping, emailing and calling, which is handy at times.

Oh I'm sure someone at the reception has it on their phone, probably half the guys who were there, maybe when PMs are back up I can share some pics of my friends and family.

love Eddie and Sheila xx

Gill H 7 months ago in reply to eddiel

Hi Eddie if you're still awake; if not this can be for tomorrow as I had to disappear for a bit - mucous clean up for H, bless him.

That'd be great to put some faces to your nearest and dearest, but it's been over two weeks since PMs went south and no sign of a return. Ah well, wait and see.

Night night, but really morning now, to you and Sheila xxx

Sbird 7 months ago in reply to Twirly

Sorry to hear about the pain, I hope the reversal can be sorted.

Sbird 7 months ago in reply to eddiel

eddiel said:
I do make nice scones,

I never had any luck with scones. My daughter makes the most wonderful cupcakes but baked goods are a rare treat now being diabetic

Sbird 7 months ago

Morning all

Up at stupid o'clock , hopefully I'll manage a nanny nap later.

melbatz36a79c49 7 months ago

Hello I am in recovery from tounge cancer 2 yrs and 7 months,, and I am struggling at the moment as I feel I have not gotten over the diagnosis...as when I was diagnosed I had 2 major operations to t out the cancer.. I didn't require chemotherapy or radiotherapy.... but on the 22nd of August my 11 Yr old granddaughter has been diagnosed with a malignant tumour in her leg she is having a biopsyn Tuesday and we are all terrified

Sbird 7 months ago in reply to melbatz36a79c49

Really sorry to hear about your granddaughter, positive vibes coming your way.

melbatz36a79c49 7 months ago in reply to Sbird

Former Member 7 months ago in reply to Sbird

Big hugs Helen, I'm sorry to hear this. Life is so cruel.