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.

mollydog 1 month ago

not much sleep again here x lost himself to cancer nearly 2years ago and then I was diagnosed knew I had it but couldn't put that stress on him when he was so ill

Homebird 1 month ago in reply to mollydog

So sorry to hear that, it must be a difficult time for you. I hope you get some rest & sleep. I seem to wake up around 4am, but for a change, feel as though I'll actually get back to sleep again. I find listening to a gentle meditation, podcasts or audio books helps to distract my mind and let me drift off again.

Sbird 1 month ago in reply to mollydog

Hi molly dog

I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis and that you lost your OH to cancer. I hope you managed to get some more sleep.

Kezdc16ad 1 month ago in reply to mollydog

Hello.
Welcome to the forum. Sorry about your diagnosis. I hope that you managed to fall asleep.

Gill H 1 month ago in reply to mollydog

Mollydog, I'm so sorry to hear about what you've been through sweetheart. This dreadful disease took your husband but he didn't lose you, and that was a remarkable thing you did to alleviate his distress.

I hope any treatment you may be undergoing will be successful. Sending warmest hugs xxx

Daisy53 1 month ago in reply to mollydog

Sorry for both your loss and that you were diagnosed with cancer.

rjh5 1 month ago in reply to Daisy53

I have just returned home from a short brake to find i have an appointment for a second bladder cancer tumour op at 07.30 tomorrow morning.

Thank goodness for real friends l no longer drive and l need transport for the 20 mile journey. Must say my feeling guilt is very much getting to me.

feelings of guilt and

Gill H 1 month ago in reply to rjh5

Don't feel guilty rjh as real friends will be only too happy to help, and you need to take it whenever it's on offer.

Crikey though, you've not got much time to dwell so maybe that's a good thing. Sending you the very best for tomorrow and hopefully you'll get a decent sleep tonight my friend xxx

Sbird 1 month ago in reply to rjh5

I hope your op today goes well and it's good to hear about your supportive friends.

Gill H 1 month ago in reply to Homebird

Good morning Homebird Sending you the very best wishes for tomorrow my lovely, and I'm certain your doctors and nurses will take great care of you during your hospital stay. Your pragmatic approach since diagnosis is admirable and will help get you through your journey.

We're all rooting for you and sending warmest wishes and hugs xxx