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.

  • polybalm

    I'll look that up, thanks.

    H

  • have you somewhere in mind for your next holiday?.

    We'll be heading to Calais, Arras, Brugge & Gravelines in December for the Christmas Markets Christmas tree (sorry to use the C word in October Sweat smile)

    H

  • Hi Helen.

    I bet you're glad to be home, but I hope you get the engine sorted and the washing mountains conquered soon Confounded

    I had to confess what I was up to, as LOH spotted the list I'd made of potential iPads. First there were tears, as he gets emotional easily these days, but it's turned to excitement as he's eager to communicate in a better way. He's ok texting but his writing's terrible, so we'll both benefit.

    Here's hoping you manage a decent kip back in your own bed.

    Big hugs xxx  

  • have looked at emails & they are spam - have deleted and reported - so maybe in the next day or two - will try to get back on Forum

    Cant thank you - Eddie & Gill for the support xx

    Wanted to be someone who could chat - serious or with a little bit of fun - 

    My family -& I love them - never chat & ask about me - Is that me being selfish or them just thinking "Mum & Nana" seems OK - just as mad as ever! Again to You -Eddie & Gill -Loads of thanx & Love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    Share the kisses - glad you are there !xxxxxxxxxxxx

  • Sounds wonderful Helen, and your preaching to the choir, my friend, we've booked a place near Bath for the 1st week in December to do Salisbury, Bristol, Bath, Christmas markets, and Wells market Grinning,

    Eddie xx 

  • Have sent message to Sarah - can you track it & also let Eddie know -loadsa love 

    thanx for being there xxx

  • I had to confess what I was up to, as LOH spotted the list I'd made of potential iPads. First there were tears, as he gets emotional easily these days, but it's turned to excitement as he's eager to communicate in a better way. He's ok texting but his writing's terrible, so we'll both benefit.

    Sounds like a good plan then 

  • Sounds great. My son went to Uni in Bristol and we loved visiting him there.

    H

  • Hi Jann and I've seen your message to Sarah hon, and Eddie will have too.

    Aw, we're all here for you sweetheart and you carry on chatting in your own way, as I think you're a livewire. I can't believe you're a Nana, unless I read it wrong, as you sound too young! Anyway my lovely, I'll have to go AWOL for a bit as it's stoma time, but I'll be back soon. Hugs chicken xxx

  • whatever you have to do just think of us with you xxx

    Yes I'm a nana and a great grandmother as well !!!!!!!!!!

    Hope what ever - goes good -will miss you - take care 

    See you soon xxxxxxxxxxxx