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

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Gill H 6 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Hi Uki ️ If I could drive I'd get a consignment of Muller Corners over the Pennines for Sonia, post haste!

I hope Mrs U isn't suffering from those injections too badly hon xxx

Soc 6 months ago in reply to Gill H

Aww thank you Gill. I am having some delivered from tescos tomorrow. I have ordered 16 strawberry . Get through them pretty quick. Some lovely people in yhis group. I wish I could hug you.xxx

Gill H 6 months ago in reply to Soc

We'll have to make do with virtual hugs Sonia, but make sure you get some off those you can. Will you be seeing Pat this weekend? I'm sure she'll be able to take your mind off things.

Hey, I've got osteoarthritis too so I can sympathise with you there hon. My mam had it, and my sister had a knee replacement a few years ago. The hot weather's made my knees swell up and it's really painful at times. I'm not on any meds, but try to keep my legs elevated as often as possible. Tiger Balm helps me a bit as well.

Aw, did you like the photo of NYC, Sarah's cat? An absolute beauty, to give us all a lift.

Well we've got a football match to watch in a while, so I'm relying on you to bring us some luck again. Fingers crossed.

Enjoy those Mullers when they arrive, and strawberry is a great choice! They're OH's favourite too! Here's another hug xxx

Gill H 6 months ago in reply to Soc

That should have been Nyx, but spell check thought it knew better! xxx

Ukiboy 6 months ago in reply to Soc

Strawberry. Yum.

Sbird 6 months ago in reply to Soc

I like strawberry yogurts too.

Dingg 6 months ago in reply to SarahH21

Thanks Sarah

What is sending me up and down is different opinions every other day saying maybe surgery in the future maybe not.

They are very changeable.

Hope you are doing ok x

Soc 6 months ago in reply to SarahH21

Thank you Sarah it is nice to know someone shares my fears. Thanks for the advice. I had a buzzer but I lost it. Luckily the nurse was really nice. She helped me calm down. She stopped the machine after 7 scans so I only had 10 more minutes. I suffer with anxiety and depression. Not good with any stress. You have been very helpful.xxx

Soc 6 months ago in reply to Gill H

Thank you Gill. Good luck with the footie . Will be seeing pat on Monday. She phones me every day. Lovely friend. Keep your chin up . I have started something with the muller fruit corners.

Gill H 6 months ago in reply to Soc

You certainly have - everyone will be buying them now

Thanks hon, kick-off in just under 15 minutes so I'll be awol for a while. xxx