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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  • 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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  • Morning Julie Blush 

    I'm hoping that's an option for Dingg, lovely.

    OH was in two different hospitals through October to the following January and we didn't have broadband then. I've put that right now, just in case.

    I hope you managed to sleep last night hon xxx

  • Giving a cat an antibiotic tablet is not fun. Pippin was not happy.

  • Sending everyone some comfort and love. Big hugs from Ukiboy and Pippin.HeartSmirk cat

  • Thanks for that boys Smiley cat 

    It's come in handy as I've just spent hours getting Sky working again. A small blip in the great scheme of things, but something we could have done without! Back on track again, and I hope you're ok today my friend xxx

  • We're just about to read each other some Enid Blyton - 3 Brownies. We definitely lead a rock and roll life.

  • Living the dream kid, but nowt wrong with Enid Blyton and if that's what Pippin wants, then it's all good Thumbsup xxx

  • Nowt wrong indeed.

  • Does his sister have POA, s

    We all have POAs, Alan, sister, her husband and I.  Alan & I both agree with your thoughts that maybe nature should take charge now and get proper support from GP, nursing at home etc. 

  • I know you'll take the best advice Helen.

    When my mam suffered a devastating stroke, my brother, sister and me accepted nothing could be done for her but were in a lousy predicament. We agreed to DNR, but went in every day to make sure she got liquids and any food she could take. It was a horrible time that I wouldn't have wished on anyone, but she did pass really peacefully and I was lucky to have been with her throughout. I hope Dad will get the best care possible, and not suffer.

    How did your sister go on yesterday? xxx

  • How did your sister go on yesterday?

    With Thora & Remy? She had a wonderful time with them and they took to her quickly considering they've not seen her since last July.

    I managed to speak to her husband about her memory and far from ignoring it as my other sister thought, he's quite worried. He has asked her to see their GP about it but she's refused. He said they are now pretty much living on ready meals, he's working out their weekly menu before they go shopping and he said that she'd forgotten that they were coming here for a visit. This was all discussed with Ashleigh (GP) who said there are meds and other resources that can help but she needs to see her doctor Rolling eyes

    He has been looking at property down here as they have no one in Yorkshire. They are in the very lucky position to be able to buy and sell their house later if they do decide to move.