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.

Millibob 18 days ago in reply to RayMK

Good Morning Ray (RayMK )

And a HAPPY BIRTHDAY from me too. What a cracking way to celebrate, but can the day get any better?

I wish you many more happy birthdays and many more packets of garibaldis.

Kind regards - Brian.

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Former Member 18 days ago in reply to RayMK

Yes, I fell asleep suddenly and have only just woken up. Huge thanks for the chat last night, I enjoyed it and it certainly helped my panicking brain. xxx

Former Member 18 days ago in reply to RayMK

I didn't get the decaff in the end, too tired to get out of bed and the house was cold. But I have flavoured water close by.

I went to Italy with my mother after my father died. It was a package holiday by coach of three cities - Florence, Venice and Rome - with guided tours. Rome was the final one and we went round the city without the tour and had the best time! That was around 1991. Today, I have clients in Milan and Bologna, and visited them 5 years ago.

I am a huge, life-long fan of Phil Collins and Genesis!

Former Member 18 days ago

Well - I have had a breakthrough regarding work/IT issues, so I am greatly relieved! Today is a better day (apart from chemo side effects, but nothing unusual there).

In the meantime, this is what I face whenever I step out of the shower - keep reading it when you feel down, I hope it inspires you!

Ukiboy 18 days ago in reply to Former Member

That's great. We all need that. Love Uki.

Gill H 18 days ago in reply to Former Member

Morning Gill

Great news about your breakthrough and that should bode well for a much better day.

Your motivational board made me motivate my posture till I read the last quote...then I slumped back in the chair, resigned. Oh well...

Busy day here so I'll crack on but will come back later to practice some more on the phone.

Don't forget to add Kingfishr up there with Genesis and Phil! Fun fact - Jools Holland had them on as guests on his Later show the other night - I didn't tune in!

Try not to work too hard today hon, you need a rest. Hugs and love ️ xxx