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

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.

  • Thanks Dingg  and I’ve got my fingers crossed for you and your hb.

    I do feel for you also experiencing the awfulness of menopause at the same time x

  • Thanks so much 

    I wrote to Gill about our laugh at the hospital.  Did you also see the pic of Pippin, cats always calm me down xx

  • Thanks Linda x

    Results next Tuesday they said, PET scan, hopefully shows what they expect and no new surprises x

  • Thanks Gill, but you know there are absolutely no apologies due!  

    I’m very pleased you were able to get some solid sleep - you were well overdue a night like that.  You know you deserve as much rest you can get too…,.. you give so much to your OH and the rest of us on this forum.  You need to not forget your good self in the mix…..

    I’ve always liked a banana Rofl

    big hugs back to you Bouquet

  • Thanks Julie - yes all ironed and lIppy at the ready!

    Please look after yourself and your dizziness (and everything else).

    yes, I will be back for the bants etc

    love to you Rosex

  • Dingg, you and hubby are amazing, still laughing and joking through all the stress. It should be bottled and handed out to everyone - if only xx

    Here's a little tip: instead of t-shirts, that get in the way of tubes, maybe take hubby short sleeved, button up lightweight shirts. They're easier to get on and off and comfy if the ward's boiling hot. If he has an operation, he'll most likely be kitted out in hospital pyjamas and they're good as they have poppers as opposed to buttons. You won't have to wash them, either.

    Your black cat was majestic and revered, as is correct, but a real character too! A wonderful boy xxx

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  • Thanks, Ukiboy, I appreciate it.  

    I’m glad you have the purrrfect pippin there with you Heart eyes cat

  • Thanks so much, Rose Rose but the extra kip has made me groggy - a bit less, methinks.

    You must be packed by now, but don't forget the 3m cable and your green stick. I was thinking, your Sunday best black and silver number could be behind the traffic warden's courtesy when you were in Westminster the other week? If you were using it that day, of course!

    You're an inspiration Rose, with your bravery and incredible zest for life - just what we all need here. Big hugs my lovely xxx