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.

Ukiboy 6 months ago in reply to Julie2468

My mouth is salivating.

Ukiboy 6 months ago in reply to Julie2468

Haven't got a muffin tray.

Soc 6 months ago in reply to Lin0506

Well done lin for knowing their name. I have got a big garden and have a gardener. Can't manage it myself.

Kezdc16ad 6 months ago in reply to SarahH21

Aww, huge congratulations to both of them. Lovely news. You deserve to have a huge smile. xx

Ukiboy 6 months ago in reply to Julie2468

Would a Yorkshire pudding tin suffice?

Julie2468 6 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

I think that's what I used to be honest.

RayMK 6 months ago in reply to Gill H

I have put my shopping off until tomorrow. All this talk of eggs and Julie's flapjacks has put them on my mental list, plus the Black Forest Gateau that I spotted last week. This means I'll probably forget the cheese and milk. I'll also look into egg cookers. I like poached eggs. They would make a tasty variation to my usual menu. I don't very often buy eggs because it's just me here. I have difficulty eating 6 eggs before their shelf life expires. Easier cooking could help me to get through them. Toasted soldiers were better for egg dipping when bread came from the local bakery. Modern bread does not seem to hold together as well. There's nothing worse than dipping a soldier in a boiled egg only for it to break off, leaving the bulk of it in the egg to fish out with a teaspoon. Well, maybe cancer is a bit worseerer, but you know what I mean. Ray x

Julie2468 6 months ago in reply to RayMK

I think cancer just puts things in perspective and makes you not want to put up with nonsense in your life...and that includes soggy bread!!

Ukiboy 6 months ago in reply to RayMK

I think I might invest in a poacher too.

Kezdc16ad 6 months ago in reply to Sbird

I am glad it went well for you. Good news. x