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
  • Share some things you do that helps you get to sleep

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  • I'm the daughter of a stage 3 mum and it's completely changed me I treasure every moment with my mum even when I know she's not listening to me  I still see beauty and it used to drive me insane but now I just laugh 

  • Hiya Derek.

    My granny used to say the same as yours. My grandad was less subtle and would say it's p.....g it down. I know what he'd have said about the nanny state we've got now!

    Here's hoping your good luck carries on Pray xxx

  • Hello Lullaby and a very warm welcome to our friendly group.

    I'm guessing you could be your mum's carer? I care for my fella and his diagnosis changed me too in that I've become more tolerant and empathetic to others. Without a sense of humour I'd probably have gone round the bend by now, so you hang on to yours.

    We chat about anything on here, so join in anytime you like. In the meantime, enjoy every moment with your mum as I reckon she listens more than you know. Sending you a big hug xxx

  • Thanks for showing me there is true beauty in the world Earth americas 

  • There certainly is Lullaby, and you don't need to look far to find it. I've been lucky to find some wonderful friends on these forums and they give fantastic support and advice, especially when times get tough.

    It's been wild in West Yorkshire today, but I love this kind of weather and being cosy indoors. If you've had some of the same, keep warm and safe my lovely xxx

  • Gill, you know I don't have that much hair...well about an hour ago I thought I'd cut it with my 'super duper' hair clippers. 

    Until I set off, like you do with a sweeping cut.  I didn't realise I never had a guard on...and...' voom' it was gone.!  I thought sh**!!!  But sort of rescued it with a '1/2' guard.  I normally use a 'no:1'.

    So if it snows.. I'll have to get my woolly hat out!

    Have a good weekend.

    Steve (SteveCam)

  • Joy Hi Steve. I always shave my OH's bonce down to the wood, as it's so much easier than trying to wash the bit he's got left. I'm sure you look very sophisticated, and a lot of women are very attracted to baldies so you might have to fight them off!

    OH has been sporting his woolly hat for a few weeks already, so get yours dusted off as there could be a sprinkling of the white stuff next week.

    Enjoy your weekend too chief xxx

  • I would go down to the wood, but what about woodworm? 

    I think it looks good, a bit of an Alan Shearer look.  Tracey always has this 'frightened' look on her face when I get my hair clippers out!

    Steve (SteveCam)

  • Lol! Sweat smile Your woolly hat will keep the woodworm warm.

    Does Tracey think you might come at her with the clippers? If I was a bloke, I'd honestly take the lot off rather than hang on to some clown frizz round the sides and back. Comb overs are much worse though. And syrups...