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.

  • I am so pleased to hear that your scan went well. 
    Well done you. Be proud of yourself. xx

  • Thank you kez. I was scared of going because I had a bad experience last time. I was so relieved when it was all over. My son came with me this time so I got some support. The last 3 scans I had to go on my own and I suffer with bad anxiety. Hope you are well kez  sending you lots of hugs sweetie.xxx

  • Well done Soc you did it! Sending hugs xxx

  • Thank you lin. I was covered in bruises from my last scan where they put the canula in. My veins aren't very good they were doing their best. Nobody's fault. My son was brilliant bless him. Sending love and hugs.xxx

  • Thanks Sarah

    Life seems set to challenge at the moment. 

    Hubby in different hospital now, finished chemo first one, has swilled tea around his mouth twice today, he has to then spit it out but it helps his dry mouth and is a wee step towards normality.

    Consultant told him give the throat a chance to settle then try some small sips of water to see if any opening is forming yet. He tired but ok.

    Been stressed by the weird events . As a family we used to take on sick pets like guinea pigs that had been mistreated, some virtually lifeless. The vet often said have this little one see if you can get him.through the night. His ears had been attacked  and face won't go into it, we got him through and he was a champion fella.

    We never gave up on small furries, its not in my nature to understand the lack of consent in such matters. We kept safe furries with no one to look out for them .

    In all these things compassion is the key and the matter of human rights.

    But its been removed now. Difficult and weird thing to happen. But hoping for a brighter week

    Hugs and thanks x

  • So pleased it went well. You deserve to only have good things happen for you.

  • So pleased to hear hubby is managing sips of water. You must be relieved. That is so kind of you to nurse all these little animals. I am an animal lover so appreciate your kindness.

  • Thank you ukiboy so do you. So glad I have got this group.xxx

  • My daughter is back home. His adopted mother.