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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You have registered to join this sub forum 'Awake and up all night.' There are separate forums for each cancer type. I'm also registered with the Bladder Cancer forum. Each one needs you to register/join as a one-off bit of admin, then you just log in to whatever forum(s) you've chosen to join (subject to the rules and guidelines under Help) and post as you wish.
Hey Thankyou and my cats are not cuddling cats more growling but sometimes sweet when they get there treats. But love them both . My reason to get up
Shimmers has gone to bed as she is full of cold. Gill has also turned in for the night. Activity varies from night to night on this sub forum - which is also open all day. The specific cancer forums tend to be active mainly during the day and evening.
There are a few dog and cat owners on here.
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