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

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  • 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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  • Well done on securing a viewing for the flat.  Best of luck with your application for the flat.  Fingers crossed you get it. xxx

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  • Evening Daisy, and thank you, Kez, Amanda and Helen for your good wishes. Two hearts

    I'm counting no chickens yet though, as I've done some extensive research about the RRA initiative that was launched by the government in May. It's basically to give added protection to renters but has made landlords far more stringent as a result. Therefore we may not fulfill the criteria regardless of our bank accounts - it's all down to incoming funds which we may not meet. 

    Anyway, we've signed nothing yet so won't be left high and dry.ThumbsupIt put a bit of a downer on my mood...I lie, I was fuming but chilled now as OH made me a cuppa! I didn't realise he knew what that shiny thing in the kitchen, that bubbles away, even was! Wonders will never cease. 

    Never mind this grumpy old crab Crab I'm hoping you're doing ok sweetheart, and cuddling adorable Chien. Sending hugs Hugging xxx

  • Thanks for the hugs Gill. xxx

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  • Wave helloooo? Anybody? ...

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  • Helloooo back.

    Yes, me but seriously considering making a pile of toast as I got a Mega Thick loaf of Warbies sending eat me vibes out...

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  • Good morning Angus, and welcome aboard.

    Not sure if you're still around hon, as I'd nodded off earlier but just about come round now. 

    Anything in particular keeping you awake or just rubbish at sleeping in general? xxx

  • Oooh ssshhh hope you enjoyed your munch and went back to sleep.

    Apologies but I clearly crashed n burned!.

    How was your trip to Leeds and OH's dental appointment? Yawwwwn ok will try for another snooze

    Cheers

  • Hope you are sleeping now. Apologies no one was around when you popped in earlier. 

    I caught up with story and am wondering whether sleep is usually an issue or you have new concerns?

    Does your bladder mean you are frequently woken overnight or can you usually sleep through?

    Pop back and let us know how you are doing.

    Ok going to try for a snooze as night before had no sleep at all.

    Take care

  • Morning all

    I slept really well last night but still up just after 5am.

    Alan wants to take the MH out for a run this morning, and go for breakfast. 

    It looks like everyone is sleeping so I'll sit quietly.

    H