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.

  • Thanks Ray I have got my stash of muller corners. They will last me all weekend. The christie is well known around the world for the best cancer treatment. I used to save green shield stamps for something like a pen for a million of them.xxx

  • Well done Sonia. So glad you've got it done.  Sending hugs and flowers! BouquetBouquet

    Julie xx

  • Omg H, some serious drooling going on here Sweat drops Sweat dropsSweat drops

    All I can say about that delicious chow is double yummy Yum YumYumYum xxx

  • Thanks so much Julie. It has been hard going at times but I got through it. Wishing you all the best for your treatment. Keep ticking off the days 4 weeks flies by. Xxx

  • Thanks Sonia, on Monday it's been a week so it's passing xxx

  • Evening Julie Crescent moonSparkles

    How's you today hon? Feeling any different after another dose of those precious cells?

    Before I forget ✓✓ and StarStar Thumbsup

    The days seem to be flying round Julie, and your time will be here before you know it, so don't get too comfy in your temporary home. Do you have an ensuite for added luxury? Big hugs sweetie xxx HuggingHugging 

  • Evening folks Fuuu! What a lot of chat. Brilliant.

    First we need a new stash of these StarStarStarStarStarStarStar

    And we better have a few of these HuggingHuggingHuggingHuggingHuggingHuggingHugging

    Cheers

  • Not what you wanted to hear but at least it's now being investigated. So good that you are being wrapped in a parental blanket.

    You have been given so many lovely hugs, put this one in your cupboard for later Hugging and have this for now Chocolate bar

    Cheers

  • Evening Shimeroo Sunglasses

    Good job you've brought some new sheets of stickies as I've been dishing em out left, right and centre! Got some in stock now. Thumbsup

    Was it today you went to the arty thing as I've lost complete track? xxx

  • Hi and welcome. It's completely understandable that you feel vulnerable. Have your medical team advised you on any appropriate precautions you may need to take?

    Tell us a bit about yourself. Are you in the UK? Do you have anyone around to support you?

    How are you feeling in general?

    Cheers