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.

  • That sounds promising Gill. Will keep my fingers crossed for you both. xxx

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  • They look fab as do the pumpkins.

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    Former Member

    A busy day today, and more productive than usual. I even went for a short walk up the lane, much to the obvious joy of some 'new' cows in the field next to me, which came up to the hedge to get a better look at me. A long call to a helpline over here has solved, or at least explained, a number of things on my mind.

    More work came in this afternoon, so I am using my brain again.

    I might even sleep tonight.Sleeping

  • Souds good l did sleep last night but only after 2 bowls of crunchie nut corn flakes so can't rely on that everyday lol

    I'm just impressed you spellt meringues l had to copy it Laughing 

    Its so low fat you can eat loads invisible calories l was told including you can technically eat a whole chicken by yourself and as its protein you're still on your diet....xxx

  • Nothing beats nice mash, are you able to add beans at this stage?

    How you feeling today? Xxx

  • Hi Daisy

    How are you?

    Just saw your wonderful dog picture thanks for posting that in your details its a very uplifting pic.

    Didnt realise you were on Waterford, such a beautiful place...x I've  been on hols there, just love the food on top of everything, the Irish bread just so good, can never get it like that anywhere else...

    Hope you are doing ok today sending hugs x

  • Former Member
    Former Member in reply to Dingg

    All this talk of food ... I can't face anything tonight. I've defrosted a piece of steak but can't face that, or soup, or toast. Any suggestions?

  • That’s a beautiful photo. x

  • Any suggestions?

    Plain biscuits? 

    H

  • Former Member
    Former Member in reply to Dingg

    Ah, someone else from Ireland! I am in Longford, but I've been to Tramore a few times.