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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Julie2468 6 months ago in reply to RayMK

I have days when I do absolutely nothing as well! You need it! I'm feeling one coming on tomorrow!

I could do with my hallway redecorating too, that's for sure but not s job for me at the moment. I did vacuum the hallway today, so that's practically the same thing!!

Julie2468 6 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Absolutely nothing wrong with bone idle!

Ukiboy 6 months ago in reply to Julie2468

Only thing is Julie, I think we're both grinding to a stop.

RayMK 6 months ago in reply to Jamie696

I've had my small petrol automatic hatchback since new in 2017. I would not mind a change but the damned thing has been utterly reliable. It easily manages 50mpg. I live alone so should not need to justify or negotiate a change. There seems to be something like that going on in my mind. Perhaps I'm just getting tight in my old age. Ray

Soc 6 months ago in reply to Julie2468

Evening Julie I love a clean house but don't always feel well enough to do it. I cleaned my kitchen last week and washed all my fridge. Today I felt well enough to sort out my wardrobe and did some ironing. Got rid of clothes I don't wear anymore.hope your chemo went well lovey.xxx

Julie2468 6 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

I know what you mean. I get weighed every week before chemo and I swear they'll be rolling me in soon!

As a teacher, I was always on my feet, running around after small children. I used to exercise as well. Now I feel my fitness has gone!

It's hard to keep moving sometimes, that's for sure. Hopefully, tomorrow will be a bit more active for you.

Julie2468 6 months ago in reply to Soc

I have a massive bag of stuff for the charity shop. Same as you, just things I don't wear anymore and never will. It is very satisfying to declutter. I've got ironing planned for tomorrow. I'm the same, don't always feel well enough but pleased when I can do it x

RayMK 6 months ago in reply to Soc

I also like a clean house. I manage that by keeping completely still so as not to stir the dust. Tidiness is a problem though. In my bedroom there's a pile of white boxes containing medical prescription items - bladder cancer is such a bulky complaint. So many bags of various sizes, catheters, and catheter flushing kits despite it only representing a month or two supply. xx

Soc 6 months ago in reply to RayMK

Stick with what you have got Ray will save yourself some money.

Ukiboy 6 months ago in reply to RayMK

What was the title of the book that came out in the 80s - Life's too short to stuff s mushroom.