Awake and up all night

Moderator - Macmillan Community 11 months ago

7719 replies
330 subscribers
497630 views

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.

winkers60 3 days ago in reply to RayMK

A cat trotted ahead of us from the car park of Tesco’s into the store and straight into the cat food donation bin.I only managed to get a photo of its tail as it disappeared into the bin.I noticed last visit that they have put a cover over the bin so perhaps it’s a regular visitor.It certainly knew where to go.Jane x

Gill H 3 days ago in reply to winkers60

That's brilliant Jane! Clever kitty xxx

winkers60 3 days ago in reply to Gill H

It attracted a little crowd taking photos.x

winkers60 3 days ago in reply to Gill H

I’d put the photo up but I don’t think it would be allowed.

RayMK 3 days ago in reply to winkers60

Brilliant!! On the news today there was an article about an otter who had crept in to a store, kipped out of sight under a shelf all night then had breakfast in the dog food aisle before it was noticed when staff opened the store. In Scotland, I think. The otter was carefully taken back to its natural habitat by animal welfare experts.

Ukiboy 3 days ago in reply to winkers60

Oh. Go for it.

Ukiboy 3 days ago in reply to RayMK

It'll be back.

Gill H 3 days ago in reply to winkers60

Would it be like advertising Tesco's, or something like? That's a shame lovey xxx

winkers60 3 days ago in reply to RayMK

Wow that would be a sight to see.We have a few cats fairly locally who have become stars in their areas for spending all day in various shops.There is one that spends all day in a charity shop.It’s there waiting for the staff to open up in the morning and leaves when the shop closes.

winkers60 3 days ago in reply to Gill H

Yes I think so remembering the site rules.