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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Shimmers, get your head down pet - I'm still trying to.
Chat later today, hopefully via a gleaming and spangly expensive new moby.
Nyt hon, blissful dreams xxx 
Gooooood niiiiiiight 
Said in my deepest baritone. Ouch! Just nipped me Adams apple in the top button of my winciettes! xxx shsssssss
Hello LisaMc ,
I'm very sorry indeed to learn of your problems resulting from your original diagnosis of lung cancer earlier this year.
Gill H suggested there are other forums you can join which might help you with information and advice from fellow sufferers. I'd like to suggest you first have a look at the following to connect with others in a similar situation:
Another that might be useful for you is:
In addition the Macmillan support line is available for you to talk things through with trained advisers should you wish to do this, click below to access details of what's available for you:
I hope some of these are able to provide you with the information, advice and support that you need. If you need anything more just ask and I'll do my best to help.
With my best wishes, Derek
Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm
Back on the planet, but late to the party so I have some catching up to do while you are all asleep!
After a snooze after lunch yesterday (finally!) I staggered upstairs to the office, determined to finish and deliver the job I was working on. It was hard going but I pushed through it, finished at 7 pm after a rare burst of energy. Totally exhausted and in a state of near collapse, I dozed on and off in front of the TV, got something to eat at 10.30, fell asleep for an hour, then woke up enough to fall into bed almost fully dressed until 3 am with the overhead light and radio still on!
So relieved I have caught up on sleep, I couldn't function any more without it. Monday should be nice and quiet apart from a check-in call from a charity where I have been on the waiting list for a while. Goodnight to any of you awake right now, I hope your Monday goes better than expected.
Now to get a few more hours in. 
Good Morning Mariab
Welcome to Macmillan's online Community although I am so sorry to find you joining us. Yes as Gill said - I was in bed - I am a lucky one who can sleep for England!
We have a dedicated group you may wish to join where you will "meet" others with the same or similar cancer as yourself and here's the link you need:
Just click on the link I have provided and it will take you there. Once the page opens up click on "join" on the black banner at the bottom of the page. Once you have joined the group you can introduce yourself in the "New Here - Say Hello" section of the group.
Here's another link to bring you back here:
Our Support line is there for you if you want to chat to someone in confidence and the number you need is 0808 808 00 00 (8am to 8pm 7 days a week).
I hope the above helps. If you need any help in navigating the Community please do get back to me.
Best wishes - Brian.
Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm
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