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.

Jamie696 2 months ago in reply to Lynne 592bf2f0

I tend to use Google scholar for more accurate info and the information is normally peer reviewed. Again still have to be careful and mindful.

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Jamie696 2 months ago in reply to Gill H

Thank you. You are all being so lovely and supportive. I was not going to join or sign up. I had that thought what else can it offer. But the peer to peer support is been amazing. x

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Gill H 2 months ago in reply to Jamie696

I wish I'd known about this site in the early days, as it's been a huge help, knowing others were going through it and all the support they give.

It was actually Google that brought me here in the first place Jamie, in a roundabout way but ultimately a good one.

Right, the washing up is calling, so laters folks xxx

Kezdc16ad 2 months ago in reply to SarahH21

Hello.
Sending hugs to you, and wishing your OH a speedy recovery.
xx

Kezdc16ad 2 months ago in reply to Jamie696

Hello, and a very warm welcome to the group.
You have got a great sense of humour, and positive attitude.
All the very best to you. x

Jamie696 2 months ago in reply to Kezdc16ad

Pleased I joined up now. I do try with my sense of humour although sometimes can be dark but I will keep that behind closed doors haha dont want to get banned before I even get to know some of you more haha and we all here to support each other through it all x

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WsMSH 2 months ago

I go to bed quite early as I feel tired, then end up restless with snatches of sleep.
Is that the experience of others? Anybody live in Weston super Mare - we could meet up and go for a walk

Gill H 2 months ago in reply to WsMSH

Good evening WsMSH and a very warm welcome to our group.

I'm afraid I never go to bed early, but do tend to nod off in my chair - that then wrecks it for the coming night but I never learn.

It would be lovely to go for a walk with fellow members, but the trek from West Yorkshire would probably finish me off first! Great offer though hon xxx

Jamie696 2 months ago in reply to WsMSH

I am the same and its difficult to deal with. Hoping GP next week will offer something now and then for those nights I really cant settled down like the last 4 nights. I am Leicester based so the walk is a little to far me haha. Although if I leave now might be with you for the summer months then haha. Seriously though it does seem a very common theme with sleep.

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