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.

Stevecam 5 months ago in reply to Deb11

I never thought about dogs!

Steve (SteveCam)

Gill H 5 months ago in reply to Jannb7d8aa

Hi again Jann. Looks like no one's awake so I'll have a look what's on telly xxx

Jannb7d8aa 5 months ago in reply to Gill H

Hope I'm talking you and not myself - Cancer one thing - talking to myself - signs of madness

Gill H 5 months ago in reply to Jannb7d8aa

You're not mad hon, but this could get confusing. I replied to your post to Sarah on your thread as she's probably gone to sleep. I'm thinking I should do likewise as I've got to get up early.

So my lovely, I'll bid you night night and hope you manage to get some shuteye too. Probably see you tomorrow night sweetheart xxx

Sbird 5 months ago

Hello

I see you were all very chatty over the last couple of days. I had a bad night on Tuesday but made up for it last night.

I've been crocheting while sitting with the in-laws and doing most of the cooking so as not to be completely bored!

Be good.

Stevecam 5 months ago in reply to Sbird

Take care of yourself Helen

Steve (SteveCam)

Sbird 5 months ago in reply to Stevecam

Thanks Steve, you too.

I have learnt to be a little more selfish over the last year or so to make sure I'm OK.

Gill H 5 months ago in reply to Sbird

Hi Helen.

My eldest loves to crochet too, and is in the process of making a very colourful throw.

How could you possibly be bored in the company of those around twice your age? Yes, me too. xxx

eddiel 5 months ago in reply to Sbird

Evening Helen, I've tried to crotchet, but being daft and a lefty, couldn't be taught, shadow to settle for these.

Eddie xx

Gill H 5 months ago in reply to eddiel

That's super Eddie, and you've obviously got a lot of patience.

The first thing that came into my head when I saw it was Battenburg. xxx