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

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Kezdc16ad 8 days ago in reply to Rosedeec1bf9b

Quite right. Make the most of it while it’s here.
It’s been cooler here today, but it’s beautiful sunshine ️ now. xx

Dingg 8 days ago in reply to Benn

Didnt see your message last night hope you've had an ok day

Dingg 8 days ago in reply to Gill H

Thanks Gill

We will get diagnosis from team next Tuesday

Do the cancer team access medical records when they review the results as we didn't get a chance to mention my husbands autoimmune issues

Gill H 8 days ago in reply to Dingg

Hi Dingg.

I think his CNS is present at the MDT meeting and all the information is passed on to hubby's team. Everything that's known about him should be on the NHS system as a matter of course, enabling his records to be accessible should he need to go to A&E, just as an example. You could mention about his autoimmune issues to put your mind at ease, then you'll know they've got all the info.

Everything crossed for next Tuesday, but in the meantime, difficult as it is, try to focus on other things. We'll all be here for you sweetheart xxx

Dingg 8 days ago in reply to Gill H

Thank you so much, yes l read something that autoimmune can also be present with other things and you then need steroids on top of anything

Hope you had an ok day

Found tiny sparrow lives in the guttering of our house today made us all laugh x

Gill H 8 days ago in reply to Dingg

Aw, I absolutely adore birds of all shapes and sizes and feed our visitors every day. They're fabulous to watch, and the starlings antics make us laugh too.

All ok here thanks hon, and when I've finished in the kitchen we'll find something to watch on TV.

Try to relax over the next few days, as they'll pass before you know it. Sparrow watch should provide some free entertainment. Big hugs to you both xxx

Soc 8 days ago in reply to Lin0506

Hi Linda my name is Sonia just to let you know. You were so kind and supportive to me last night.xx

Soc 8 days ago in reply to Gill H

Hi Gill I love birds I get alot of them in my garden my favourites are Robins and blue ties.

Dingg 8 days ago in reply to Gill H

So true we haven't long moved next to a park and are seeing amazing things x

Thanks for the good wishes x

Gill H 8 days ago in reply to Soc

Robins are a personal favourite of ours, Sonia as we like to think there's a connection to my late mam. They're so friendly too! We live near a Greenway, so birds aplenty, but we've only seen a heron nearby twice - a real sight to behold. I'm glad you're another bird lover here sweetheart xxx