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.

  • Yes, loads of it. Culprit sussed Sob

  • Former Member
    Former Member in reply to Gill H

    Rofl

  • Former Member
    Former Member in reply to Soc

    Two more days? Well done! Clap

  • Kooo! Got my butt here earlier for a change and just as well as there was so much chat to catch up on! 

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  • Thank you dd. This site has helped keep me going when I wanted to give up. So a big thank you to everybody.xxx

  • Hi 

    Lovely to hear that you are enjoying your holiday. 

    I had 6 rounds of chemo and manged them quite well. I would say take something with to do, I took some crochet, a book and listened to Spotify. You may want a blanket as some feel cold, personally I was very warm so took a little fan. Don't be afraid to ask questions, the nurses are all lovely. AND rest afterwards.

    H 

  • Hi bet your exhausted now. I try to stay awake til 9 of 9 30 any earlier and im awake early hours. 

    Hopefully job can wait until tomorrow when your feeling stronger.

  • All good, got the final chemo/immunotherapy, delighted! Now home!

    Great.

    H

  • Former Member
    Former Member in reply to Amandas

    It hasn't kicked in yet, but after an early visit to my local pharmacy I have the rest of the day free, so I am just doing some preparatory work tonight so I am ready to go tomorrow.

  • Hi Julie

    I love your blankets. I learned to knit and crochet when I was a child and have recently taken it up again. I’ve made some jumpers for the grandchildren and some crocheted blankets. I am also making baby hats for the hospital where my son works. I’ve not tried Attic24 I will have to have a look at the website. Hopefully your crafting will help your time in hospital go quickly. Sending hugs xxx