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.

  • Le Mans looks superb, Helen. Hope you manage a meal out or something tasty to eat in the MH Yum while you're there.

    One of the nicest sounds I know is the rain pattering down on the roof when you're cosy inside. Enjoy! xxx

  • Salmon and salad tonight in the MH. 

    We've done over 13,000 steps today and my knee is hurty Slight frown

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  • Afternoon Amanda Blush 

    We love M&S too and have decided to go this Thursday, so I'll be getting 2 cottage pies in for OH as they're one of his favourites.

    I've not long woken up from a siesta so I've definitely been relaxing hon - I needed it as bedding changing and fighting with quilt covers knackered me! One of those jobs a sadist must have devised. Rage

    Fingers crossed the Calpol works its magic on Archie tonight, and I'd be tempted to take a large swig myself if I were you guys! Joy

    Cwtches coming straight back cherub xxx

  • Yes to the salmon Yum A definite no to the hurty knee.Disappointed relieved A maybe to less steps tomorrow Thumbsupxxx

  • That's an absolutely gorgeous view, Brian.Rose

    I don't know what a Raki is but if you're doing it on the back balcony it's probably best doing it out of sight. Feel free to correct me at your leisure.

    Yorkshire hugs to Lorraine and yourself xxx

  • I am

    really struggling today 

  • Hi Me2208,

    Sorry to hear that you're struggling today.

    Tell us a bit more about yourself and what is happening to you and one of our Community Champions will be able to signpost you.

    Sending hugs, Julie xxx

  • Hello Me2208, and welcome Hugging 

    Good advice from Julie, as you can say anything you want to on this group.

    Hope whatever's troubling you can be resolved.

    Hugs from me too xxx

  • Day 1 of Oxford stem cell collection done. Tiring but got almost half stem cells that I need so went well.

    Glad I don't have to commute to Oxford every day!

    Early to bed for me tonight!! xxx