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.

  • Hi Maria

    Sorry to hear about your woes.

    You've popped into the right place to get it off your chest.

    H

  • Hi Lisa 

    Sorry to hear about your diagnoses, it must be very frightening. 

    Feel free to get things off your chest.

    H 

  • diagnosed with womb cancer 10 days ago

    I had womb cancer, diagnosed in July 2024. After a hysterectomy, radiotherapy and chemotherapy I'm out the other side. I still have scans and checkups with my oncologist and surgeon.

    Once you have a plan you know what to expect and when, it does make life a little easier. 

    H 

  • Hello. 
    I hope that you manage to get a new phone without too much stress. 
    Poor Eddie. My thoughts are with him, and his family. 

    Sending hugs to you. xx

  • Afternoon all 

    We've been to James' this morning for Alan to sort out their blocked washing machine, we got a call for help first thing. 

    I'm going to the dentist shortly to hopefully get my broken tooth fixed then we are back to James' after that to babysit while James goes to Remy's parent's evening at the nursery. 

    So all go today.

    H

  • Good luck with all thst tiday, Helen xxx

  • Thanks for the messages all.

    I’m feeling super overwhelmed and scared but grateful for the kind words you’ve all shared.

    I am staying at my parents house who are in their 70’s with my daughter since out of hospital on Saturday.

    Back in hospital tomorrow for the day, to have SRS. 

    Hard to express how I am feeling, but like I’ve come so far just to be knocked right back again.

    Hard to not feel sorry for myself … but know I have to muster the energy and motivation to carry on fighting … my daughter needs me.

    15 tumours since my PET scan in February.. just got to keep fighting them MuscleMuscle.

    Sending strength and hope to all here  Heart️Heart️ xx

  • Hiya Kez. New phone in hand now hon, but much fiddling going on till i get eveerything back to normal. It's too small on the screen for my eyes so forgive typos. 

    Hope you're well and Eddie seems a bit better too thsnks sweetheart.

    Love and hugs xxx

  • What phone do you have Gill? Probably an option to increase the font size! 

    If you share make and model I can report back on this for you! Lisa x

  • Hi again Lisa.

    Sennding you good luck for tomorrow and loads of hugs and love. Keep fighting sweetheart, you deserve the biggest break ever xxxx