Awake and up all night

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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."
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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  • I do not name cars and even my teddy bear which has been with me since 1949 has no name. I did smile when reading about the named tumours. Unfortunately, the names I came up with for mine are unrepeatable. Ray x 

  • I can imagine Ray!! Joy

  • It helps to be a looney Joy 

    my husbands way of getting through this sh*t show is to make me laugh everyday xxx 

  • Haha i name my car and house plants too. I am sure I can guess some of the chosen names you may have used lol 

    Jamie 

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  • Great work Mr Lucie! I do the same with OH, coming out with nonsense to cheer him up. The problem is that when he laughs, which is soundless btw, it sometimes causes him to choke and splutter on excess mucous! I'll take the mopping up if he's happy xxx

  • They say laughter is the best medicine ! xx 

  • Jamie, we name just about everything we own - cups, chairs, etc. I know, we're nutters but it gets us through the day.

    Before I forget, these are from OH to Rebecca and Elijah ThumbsupThumbsupand two high paws for claiming the new sofa. Goood kitties xxx

  • Here HRH Elijah now relaxing on the new sofa haha. 

    Love the naming of the chairs and cups too. So funny. This group really brightens up my day. Xx

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  • I agree with that Lucie, Thumbsupa day without laughs is wasted, and there's been too many of late for our liking. I prescribe at least 2 per day if possible, and taken with pinches of salt.

    I've accepted your request sweetie, but I'm a bit rubbish with tech, so you'll have to cut me some slack Prayxxx

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    we all need laughter. 

    I had my hair done a few weeks ago. Sent my husband a photo saying your sexy wife is back. He sent me a photo of sloth from the film goonies, saying your sexy husband Joy  
    I was laughing out loud to myself x