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

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  • Former Member
    Former Member in reply to Dingg

    I found that a dozen words in Italian and a smile was sufficient when I was wandering around on my own. My clients all speak perfect English due to their professions. I have O level Latin, which helps to understand signs!

  • Former Member
    Former Member in reply to Gill H

    Brilliant reply! Rofl

  • Hi Deputy,

    What wonderful animals. I am so sorry they aren't with you at the moment...animals love us unconditionally and that love never dies even with a distance between them and us...many don't see the pure love they give, our guinea pigs had great love to share. When we had  father and son piggies living together at one time, the father was ill and the look in the son's eyes, he loved his father so much, to share our lives with our pets is a great gift that doesn't go away Innocent

    Did you ever see the film Incredible Journey where the dogs travelled a mind boggling distance to get home .....

    Sending hugs xx

  • Evening Gill Relaxed️ 

    All OK at yours hon? Has the wind piped down much cos not doing a great deal here?

    My best mate at work was Dutch and she taught me several words. Can only remember a couple now xxx

  • I love your response. I am imagining a film. JoyJoy Glad that you are not mad today. 

    It has not stopped raining here at all today, and we have another weather warning coming in tomorrow night. The joys! xx

  • Former Member
    Former Member in reply to Gill H

    I find Dutch fairly easy to follow in writing (just strip out the excess vowels) but as soon as they speak, I am lost!

    Weather wise, the sun has peeped out cautiously from time to time, then sudden violent wind and lashing rain takes over. All my trees are still standing. The worst of it was south of here. More to come tomorrow.

  • Kez hon, I am actually joyful at the thought but us vampires do love our dark and gloomy weather. Wink 

    No mad mood today hon, and I'm trying to keep a lid on it - I'll settle for being barking mad instead. 

    Ooh, a big gust of wind just now...must have snuck down from bonnie Scotland. Cheers! XXX

  • Former Member
    Former Member in reply to Dingg

    I didn't see that film, but I know about it. I miss my two so much, but they are having a great time with a good friend. I probably won't see them again until next Easter. Cry

  • Stand firm, trees Deciduous tree

    I hate to see them storm damaged Pray 

  • Hi birdy what are you making

    I'm making a hat for Thora (granddaughter)

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