Awake and up all night

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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

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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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  • Rapture. It's an ok song Ray. I'm not a Blondie fan per se, but do like to listen to some of their early stuff xxx

  • Hi hon. I've had a pretty tiring day, and got less than 4 hours in 24 yesterday. I might not make the grade tonight.

    Did the family get off ok? Hugs xxx

  • Thanks Gill!  I have not played it for years. My son in law is a fine chap but he likes rap. I never raise the subject in his presence in case he inflicts some on me.  Ray x

  • Ok just be prepared to run away and scream 

    List Love -Bristol Sounds - Massive Attack etc (Love) oops

    Northern Soul  -Yungblud brilliant podcast on Radio 1 for teenagers

    Shall I carry on - Alt J - not Rap -Drake -I could go on forever - BUT 

    give me a pair flares - frilly blouse & platforms - ABBA - you are allowed to throw up over that last one

    I am a total music freak Heavy metal - mine would be weak metal - Joe Bonnamassa - i love guitar - eric clapton Dave Grohl 

    I am not a fan of "Disney -Barbie" stuff (what!!!!!!!!!!)

    I could on forever but maybe this chat will send you over the edge - hope not xxxxxxxxxxxx

    I think after this I may never hear from you again 

    But whatever just hope all goes well for you - we all here for you

    Thanx for reply xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  • Can't say I blame you Ray. I definitely don't like rap - put a C in front and you're getting there xxx

  • Jann, they are not too bad at all although I'm not familiar with a couple of them. Having a wide and extensive taste in music is great. Always something that suits one's mood.  Ray xx 

  • Hey Jann I absolutely loved Northern Soul in my youth and still listen sometimes, even now. Deffo Dobie Gray. Keep the Faith Fist xxx

  • Jann, I've just listened to an example of Alt J's and Drake's stuff. Not heard them before but certainly would not switch them off. Ray xx