Awake and up all night

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“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

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  • Have trouble sleeping and looking for somewhere to talk
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  • Wave helloooo ! I know I am very late again but such a lack of posts? 

    Tech issues?

    I will just post this and see what happens

    Cheers

  • ssshhhhh if you are sleeping. Sorry there appeared to be no one around earlier. 

    Not sure why. Persistent silence is unusual.

    I will pop these here for when you need them

    Hugging Cake Chocolate bar  Cheese Icecream Coffee 

    Cheers

  • A decided lack of posts. I am hoping site issues or phone issues and not OH issues Fingers crossed 

    You were right the first time, it is or was a mushroom Joy but now you've got me thinking!

    Cheers

  • Evening/morning Shimmers, I've just popped in after a quite long session on AI discussing aspects of my forthcoming TULA on 18th Nov. I have found AI to be increasingly competent provided full context is given but  I always double check info from other sources and, if necessary, pester medical professionals.

    I've had the 2nd slice of birthday cake this evening. I could become an addict Grinning.

    I hope you've had an ok day and that the two Gills are sleeping peacefully. You may be as well!  Bed for me soon. xxx

  • Mmmm cake.

    Unable to sleep due to bone pain. Made a lovely hot water bottle to try and ease it. This is only day 7 of my chemo journey and the knowing that things are going to get much worse is hard. But hey ho we have got to keep going. One day at a time. 

    Is there anybody out there....

  • Interesting. My post to Shimmers which mentioned AI has appeared in duplicate on this page and also single copies on two previous pages. 

  • AI algorithms hey

    How you doing RayMK

  • Yes, Sophsea, just popped in before going to bed. I have not had chemo but bone pain sounds deep seated and must be difficult to ignore. Have you been given advice or drugs to manage the pain?   xxx

  • Its really only started overnight. I will definitely speak to my team tomorrow. Have taken paracetamol but am unsure i can take ibuprofen with all the other meds. At least its managble atm.

  • Sleep well RayMK