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.

  • Hello  

    Here's the link you need to join the boys and girls (yes we have wives and partners there) on the Prostate Group:

    Prostate cancer forum 

    Just click on the link I have provided and when the page opens up, click on "join" on the black banner at the bottom of the page.

    If you need any further help in navigating the Community please do come back to me,

    Best wishes - Brian.

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  • Aah, Pippin Blue heart just what's needed on a dull Sunday morning. You certainly look content, resting on your cosy cushions, but make sure Ukidad jumps to it when your tummy rumbles for food. Got to keep him in order as you're the boss cat!

    I hear he's done a great job shielding you from those infernal fireworks, so give him a purr and snuggle up with mum.

    Big fusses on the way for our brilliant therapy cat. Meow Pips Heart eyes cat xxx

  • He's a real tart and rolls over on his back when he wants food.

  • He's a real tart and rolls on his back when he wants food.

  • I can't sleep at night, I get about 2 hours from 9pm and then I have to play on my phone for an hour, not games but writing ideas and jobs to do and educate myself on stuff that interested me. Then I'll sleep again for a couple of hours.

    I actually don't mind not sleeping well I as put my mind to use, also on not working anyway. 

  • Good boy, Pippin.Thumbsup

    Don't know about you our kid, but I'm glad to see the back of fireworks for this year as all we've heard was loads of bangs. I'm hoping any leftovers will be saved for New Year Pray

    Ah, to answer your question from a few days ago, we're hoping to move soon as our house, and location, stopped being tenable a good while since. It'll take some graft but will be worth it if things work out for the pair of us. I crave an easier life!

    You have a good one today hon xxx Relaxed️

  • Me too, crazy thing is i don't feel tired.

    Hope you get a good night soon 

  • Good afternoon MrLee and welcome to the group. 

    It's strange that a solid 8 hours is the recommended dose of sleep, but I'm guessing the vast majority don't get anywhere near that yet still function. You do right by exercising your brain as allowing it to turn to fudge isn't the answer. 

    I had a quick peek at your profile and saw you've got oesophagus cancer. Have you joined that specific group yet hon? Do you have support at home and a good team behind you at the hospital? That'll be a bonus if you have. 

    I dozed off early last night but other night owls are often around in the twilight hours, so feel free to join in the conversations if you don't mind some daftness. It does take the mind off more pressing stuff. 

    You take care and hopefully have a great day xxx