Awake and up all night

  • 21150 replies
  • 468 subscribers
  • 1087918 views

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.

  • Thanks Brian Slight smile that's a cert about Eddie hon.

    Have a fantastic time when you get to Turkey, enjoy all the goodies on offer Yum and plenty of walks to keep the lbs at bay!

    You'll have a fab time! xxx

  • Aw Kez sweetheart Disappointed relieved

    So sorry to hear about your dad, lovely. Wishing him all the very best and you take care hon.

    Loads of love coming your way xxx Sparkling heart

  • So sorry to hear this Kez. Wishing you all peace at this difficult time. We're thinking if you and are here for you xxx

  • Hello Kez  ( 

    I am so sorry to read about your dad - I wish you both all the best at this time - don't worry about us here - look after yourself and Dad.

    Kind regards - Brian xx

    Community Champion badge

    Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm

    Strength, Courage, Faith, Hope, Defiance, VICTORY.

    I am a Macmillan volunteer.

  • Hi again Julie, and no need to reply but I've just replied to a message Eddie sent on our little group.

    Yesterday he was pumped up to the eyeballs with transfusions, morphine, paracetamol IVs and the kitchen sink. The potent cocktail has got him well enough for his surgery later today but he asked me to send his love to all the gang here for your lovely wishes.

    He especially wants you to know he'll be thinking of you this afternoon Julie, as I told him what you're having done. You don't need to know others personally as we're all in the same boat and only want the best for each other.

    Love from OH and me xxx StarStar

  • Gill. I just want to say that you are one of the most lovely people I have had the pleasure to meet m You are kind, intelligent and caring and you have always been there for me. Sorry if that all sounds a bit sloppy.

  • Aw Uki hon, you wear your heart on your sleeve and that's one of the reasons we all love you - you're not sloppy, ever.

    Uki, everyone here is the same love, we all look out for each other and that's brilliant.

    Shopping time for us now but you and your OH have the best day and a big fuss for our Pippin, he takes his therapy duties seriously Smiley cat xxx

  • Hello. Just a quick pop in to say to everyone having tough times that there are a lot of positive vibes coming your way from all the lovely people here and I am adding my hugs to the heap

    Hugging HuggingHuggingHuggingHuggingHuggingHuggingHuggingHuggingHuggingHuggingHuggingHuggingHuggingHuggingHuggingHuggingHugging

  • So sorry to hear this Kez. All my love to you always.

  • Don't worry about not replying back. You concentrate on you and your dad. We're here whenever you want to chat.