Awake and up all night

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“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
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  • No worries Jann and no need for apologies to us.

    Maybe creating a profile would be a good idea, so others will know a little about you. If you click on your username a page will appear for you to tell your story, as much or as little as you like. You'll also have time to think about what you want others to know.

    Anyway hon, I hope your holiday's going well and you're having a good time. Take care sweetie xxx

  • Hi Kez, and welcome to our little thread, and though it's lovely to meet you, I'm so sorry to hear your diagnosis, well as you probably know we talk about everything, from utter nonsense to  serious matters, so please feel free to talk about anything my friend. I've been on my journey 41 months so I'm familiar with many of the emotions and physical issues that affect most of us, and how to get through them, and live life, the early days were tough for many of us, I've not had chemo yet, but my daughter had it twice, once for breast cancer then sarcoma of the breast, so I have a little understanding of what you are going through, PS, both times successfully, as I hope is the same for you. best wishes.

    Eddie xx 

  • Me thinks I need a break - great site but I will sort my profile when I come back

    Had a stroke and don't remember much - need Mike to write it all down for me

    Sorry again - see you all later xx

  • That's a good idea Jann. My fella had a stroke over two years ago, so I understand the problems that go with it. 

    Take your time and come back anytime you want to, as you'll always be welcome. Sending you big hugs my lovely and take care of yourself and Mike xxx

  • Hi Jann, it's lovely to hear from you my friend, and I am indeed at the Scilly Isles as the lovely Gilly  said, so how are you doing today sweetheart.

    love Eddie and family xx 

  • Hi Gilly, the Scilly's have hot and cold water, gas and electricity, TV and the Internet, everything my friend, it's amazing lol, and 5 lovely girls who like to go to bed early,  I'm so glad I  have poppy and Cassie for company. So my friend how has your day been, we've not been out since we arrived, non stop heavy rain, but the company was fab, even, if as usual, I  was the butt of most of their jokes.Grinning.

    love Eddie..........and family xx 

  • just replied to Gill H and said I need to leave site because I made some not appropriate comments - did not realise to do a profile - need to talk to Mike and get dates as i had a stroke & don't remember times and dates 

    I am so sorry I offended friends here - I said to GillH I think I jumped in too quick

    When I learn to use the Forum I will be back !

    Just for me I thought this Forum would help me talk things  but I think I've done enough of that & upset friends xx

    I was so nervous to tell my story (which I don't fully remember) 

    How do I take the first step? Maybe I am not ready - still feel scared about what I went through - left mastectomy & I hoped I would accept - but it still scares me

    Told GillH - when I know how to use this Forum without upsetting friends - I will be back

    Thank you both for being there - watching me make a mess of this Forum & trying to guide me through

    Have fun in the "Silly Isles" 

    My love & Thanks xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  • Hi Eddie and it all sounds fantastic there. I bet the hounds are having a ball, scrambling on the beach.

    Aw don't let rain spoil anything - I used to love it when it bounced down when we went camping. I was the only one though. We're both fine thanks Eddie, but not thrilled with the football result. Never mind and the rain's expected here later today, so I'm suited. Think I'll dedicate "I'm Only Happy when it Rains" to myself. Say hi to everyone from us and drink in those gorgeous views. Big hugs to you, the girls and the pups xxx

  • Awww Jann, I can promise you, you haven't upset anybody sweetheart, and certainly haven't made a mess of the forum in the slightest, you have been a wonderful addition who everyone loves, as shown by all the people who have been in touch with you to offer support and friendship,as for doing a profile is not compulsory my friend, I  started one but never updated it, as it's not that important, what is important is we help and support each other, as only those of us affected by cancer can. I'm so sorry to hear about your stroke and left mastectomy, and how it still frightens you my friend, but this is normal Jann, and despite this I  think your doing pretty well on the forum, much better than I did early on, and I hope we can carry on supporting each other for a good while yet.

    love Eddie and family xx 

  • Hi Gilly, I never caught the football results, no football fans here, or rain lovers, especially the dogs, so we're all looking forward to some sunshine later today Sun with face, but the girls went to bed 2 hours ago and it's time to join them, so ill wish you both  a good night, HuggingHugging, Eddie xx