Awake and up all night

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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

Ukiboy 6 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Thought I'd put this on

I got it from my son who said it helped him. ️

SarahH21 6 months ago in reply to Kezdc16ad

Well done for getting through the radiotherapy Kez-hope you’re feeling ok and can enjoy a lovely weekend.

Sarah xx

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SarahH21 6 months ago in reply to Gill H

You can get it in a pharmacy without needing a prescription, Gill so no need to see a GP you don’t get on with!

Sarah xx

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Gill H 6 months ago in reply to SarahH21

Thanks for that Sarah, I assumed it would be prescribed so I'll have a look in the chemist on Monday. I know for a fact the aches and pains will beat me one day, but till then I remain very tablets averse. If I did go to the GPS it would probably be a locum, as when OH has to go, it almost always is.

Your little Nyx is absolutely gorgeous - those eyes. OH's lit up when I showed him, so she worked her magic xxx

thara123 6 months ago in reply to Gill H

I do puzzles. I began doing them when I was living in the hospital. I also read books and did arts and crafts. I tried making cards and bracelets. You might like to do the same.

Gill H 6 months ago in reply to thara123

Good morning thara, and a warm welcome to our group ️

I wasn't awake when you posted, but thanks so much for your suggestions - arts and crafts was a firm favourite when I was at school and reading still is; always paperbacks for this old fuddy-duddy!

I'm intrigued by your mention of having lived in hospital - were you there for a long time, sweetheart? I'm hoping you're as well as you can be now and comfortable at home.

If you've read any recent posts then you've probably seen photos of pets and gardens which are really popular at present. We talk about many things here, including ways on how to get relaxed and take our minds away from anxiety, so your suggestions are brilliant.

I'm hoping you're looking forward to the weekend my lovely, and sending you hugs xxx

Sbird 6 months ago in reply to Gill H

Morning Gill & all looking in.

As you know I love my crochet & cross stitch, I find it relaxing but not in the middle of the night!

Our only plan today is to walk to the Co-op for some bread.

Sbird 6 months ago in reply to thara123

Hi Thara

I tried card making for a while but Alan got fed up of finding bits of cut card & paper all over place so I gave up

Gill H 6 months ago in reply to Sbird

Morning Helen

When our newest member, thara, mentioned crafting, the first person I thought of was you with your wonderful cross-stitch and crochet. I wish I could do that but my eldest is really good - mind, she doesn't have kids!

A walk to the Co-op sounds like a pleasant start to the day lovey, and enjoy the rest of it too xxx