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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."
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Good morning Lopez, and a very warm welcome 
I'm sorry your sleep has been affected by what you're going through, but like Helen said keep posting as there are many here who'll give you support.
A community champion can give guidance with navigating the site, and also provide a link to the leukemia group if you'd like to join that one too.
Sending you hugs xxx
Good Morning Lopez
I am Brian one of the Community Champions here on the online Community. Another welcome from me although I am so sorry to see you joining us.
We do have a dedicated Leukemia group and here's the link you need to join that group:
Once you click on the link I have provided and the page opens up, click on the black banner at the bottom of the page. Once you have joined the group you can then introduce yourself in the "New Here - Say Hello" section - I can assure you of plenty of replies.
You can also stay in this group (Cancer chat forum) too as they are a great bunch - all happy to help.
If you need any further help in navigating the Community - please do get back to me.
Best wishes - Brian.
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Happy birthday Thora! 
What a beautiful name
Julie xx
Good advice to @Tanyalee regarding keeping in closer touch using video chat (or just text). Skype was discontinued a while ago but many, me included, have migrated to Teams which is a very similar platform. I have kept in touch with my friend using Skype then Teams for many years. We video chat for hours without visiting each other and getting under each other's feet 
. It beats letter writing or expensive phone calls. The NZ vs UK time difference is an inconvenience which can be worked around if one or both are night owls.
I do understand Tanyalee's emotions being tugged. When my elderly late aunt in Canada had a serious fall, I wanted to visit her but in the end my cancer made travelling too awkward. Fortunately her friends in Canada did a superb job of helping her and keeping UK relatives fully informed. Ray xx
Hello.
Enjoy the party, I hope you have a lovely time. 
Time really does go quickly. x
