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

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Beekeeper527494c 2 months ago in reply to Sbird

Thanks S Bird xx ill try thst x hope all good with you xx

Kezdc16ad 2 months ago in reply to Gill H

Hello Gill.

Yeah, that’s so true. It keeps the fitness levels up. Good luck at the shops tomorrow.

Absolutely, we have to take the good with the bad. It’s part of the journey.
The good thing is that after my Chemo on Tuesday, I only have 1 more.

Take care and stay warm. xx

Gill H 2 months ago in reply to Kezdc16ad

That's good Kez, but I know of a fair few who've only had to have two out of the three chemo's, so see how you go.

I'll make sure I get everything tomorrow and then it'll be staying in till Monday at least. To be honest I like walking in the cold as it tends to speed me up! Yep, wise words, and using the cold snap to my benefit.

Have a good evening my lovely xxx

Beekeeper527494c 2 months ago in reply to Kezdc16ad

Felt a bit rubbish this week. Taking antisickness tablets but still can't face much foods, just bland cards. Trying to keep drinking water. Can't believe feel this rubbish in first week. Trying to keep positive xxxx

Kezdc16ad 2 months ago in reply to Beekeeper527494c

Hello.
You will get through this. Keep strong, and stay positive.
Hoping that you feel better soon.
There are some days when I don’t feel like eating much.
You have got this. xxx

Lynne 592bf2f0 2 months ago in reply to Beekeeper527494c

It will get better soon . keep trying to eat something i go for porridge and rice pudding.sending hugs x

Beekeeper527494c 2 months ago in reply to Kezdc16ad

Thanks Kez xxxx

Beekeeper527494c 2 months ago in reply to Lynne 592bf2f0

Thanks Lynne ill have a try xx

Sbird 2 months ago in reply to Melissa

I also mostly kept a positive attitude during my cancer treatment, thinking of my grandkids helped a lot.

Sbird 2 months ago in reply to Brighthing

Brighthing said:
Just wanted to wish everyone on here a Happy New Year. It may be different to what we had expected - but may love, light & laughter follow us all the days of our lives.

And the same to you.