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

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  • I think I will try herbal tea thanks for suggesting it. My son has them.

  • Ginger herbal tea is lovely Sonia xxx

  • Lol, mine used to got to Blackpool with his mates and was famously left on my grans door step very puddled with a Kiss me quick hat holding a large bear he won in the fair

    Sounds wonderful, l think the best chip shop in the world he said was near the sea front.

  • Thank you Gill I am hoping tesco sell it. I have had them in the past but will try anything. I had my first good night's sleep in 6 weeks last night and feel much better for it. Has your OH had his tlc yet ?

  • My daughter goes every year by herself, as a treat, although her fella goes for the weekend. She earns good money but prefers Redcar, and isn't bothered about going abroad now. She's been all over the world but likes the beach and how quiet it is in early autumn - and the fish and chips!

    I like the boozy story about your grandpa. My dad was the eldest of nine, so my granny had her hands full and especially with my grandad, who liked his ale too.

    I had the best times with them, and wish I could go back, just for a week and be a little kid again xxx

  • Yes, TLC done and dusted thanks lovey.

    I got my herbal teas from Tesco's, the same brand Dingg mentioned. They're really refreshing but I drink them in the morning to try and wake myself up.

    That's brilliant news you had a good sleep last night sweetheart, and I hope you manage another tonight xxx

  • Yeah, I am doing okay, thanks. One day at a time. xx

  • Thank You for the tip. All the suggestions and support really helps. Yeah, my husband is here. This journey can be such a rollercoaster. xx

  • Kez, after OH's 6 weeks of RT he got chronic fatigue, but it was expected. I just let him sleep whenever he wanted, but made sure he ate all his meals as his appetite took a nosedive too. Plenty of protein packed foodstuffs are good for weight maintenance and recovery.

    Look after yourself sweetheart xxx

  • Thank you Gill. Hope you sleep well too.