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.

  • Morning Helen Blush Sorry you've had a poor sleep lass, but maybe you can catch a nap after the motorhome's sorted out. Hopefully you'll both eat a nice breakfast out. Big hugs xxx

  • We're back home and the motorhome is sorted. 

    I may try for a nap soon. 

  • That’s good you can have a nice snooze now after your early morning! 

  • That's good Helen, as you need her to get you on your travels. A nap sounds like a good idea too. I'm thinking along those lines xxx

  • Hello. 
    I wish you all the very best for Friday. Sending hugs. xx

  • Hi Alex,

    I hope everything went well for you today. What surgery are you having? I know everyone here is rooting for you.

    Cancer is a hard gig. But I know you’ve got this. Have faith in your team and let us know once you’re out the other side.

    All the best to you.

  • Breast cancer and end of life palitive care home and pancreas is a lesion on entrance of pancreas and 3mm two 33mm scared 

  • Help me with this one please let me know ASAP so I can't understand how different doctors talk medical problems I don't understand how they can help me with this but I'm just waiting for the last minute of my life.....

  • Oh Megan, sweetheart, I don't know how to help with what you're coping with, as I'm not a doctor, but I can assure you that everyone here will have so much support and love for you.

    Has your palliative team given you guidance on your doctor's expectations, and are you in the care home now? Wherever you might be, please ask for support and voice how you're feeling right now as I hate to think you might be alone. Please post here whenever you like and we'll talk to you.

    Sending you big hugs and strength my lovely xxx

  • Sending you love, sweetie. You are not alone. It’s a very hard thing to hear. Be gentle with yourself and reach out on here whenever you need to vent.