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.

  • Thank you everyone! You have really helped with your words. Its so comforting to know there are some lovely and kind people out there. X 

  • Hi Eddie. I didn't reply last night/early hours as you said you'd got a busy day and I wanted you to get some sleep. Hopefully everything's going well.

    We've had a good day so far. We worked harder at exercise group and I told Jenny it was LOH's birthday, so everyone sang to him and he didn't get embarrassed, which surprised me as he doesn't like being the centre of attention. It's our penultimate class next Friday and he graduates the following week, as the course will be complete. I'm a bit sad as we've been going for a long time and the Centre's lovely, filled with wonderful folk. I'll get the cap and gown hired for his graduation. Lol!

    I hope Leek's doing ok. Now you get on with your day and enjoy it all. Love from us xxx

  • Hi, 

    I have had prostate cancer removed 2 months ago, since then I can sleep for more than a hour at time I listen to apps but it's always the same ..an hour sometimes 20 mins more it's like a timer in my head , the GP game me sleeping tablets but I'm not keen 

  • Hi there Serg and a warm welcome to our very friendly group.

    Aw, I'm sorry to hear you're having problems getting a decent night's sleep, and I wouldn't want to start with sleeping tablets either. But worry not, as a few of us here are seasoned night owls and happy to chat until ridiculous o' clock. What apps have you been using? If you like, I can tell you my go-to method of nodding off that usually works for me? Anyway, I won't start rambling as I have a problem stopping it off. If you've joined the prostate forum you'll probably find a few familiar names here.

    Take care and hugs xxx

  • Don't try and diagnose yourself - most scans look horrible and the staff keep a straight face - You will only know when you get your results -so please be brave and wait for the proper results and then you can move on

    GOOD LUCK LOTS OF LOVE XXXX

  • the night music is a tonic maybe wont happen overnight - how lucky you are to be here so we can chat to you x Rock music may not be the answer -but sometimes clears your head -not keen on sleeping pills - maybe try for a few days hope all goes well x

  • Hi Jann. How's it going in Spain? I hope you're having a great time hon, but make sure you don't burn if it's hot. Whereabouts are you staying, as I read you're there till next week? Hugs xxx

  • Hi Linda, I know you've been on the community a good while, with  occasional visits to the chat forum, so just wanted to say hello, and get to see more of you on this thread.

    Eddie xx 

  • We are in a place called cala mijas- lovely - did you say you are from Wales I hope so - I get a bit muddled -that what the sun does to you plus a few glasses of wine!

    You have been so kind to reply to me - Found the site hard to follow about who is chatting to who!

    Can I ask what sort of cancer you had & how you are going - or have you already told me ? Really hope we stay in touch - you give me strength just by being there

    My Hugs xxx